North America

Federal officials need to know ag committees are important

When you meet with your senator or representative, make sure they know how much you care about agriculture.

Brand Insights

Tools for efficient crop and seed applications

New Leader Manufacturing

Learn how New Leader Manufacturing is providing solutions for cover crop and seed applications, and reducing waste for farms.

Tools for efficient crop and seed applications

Lawmakers want WOAH to change definition of poultry

House and Senate members say an outdated definition is costing America’s poultry producers hundreds of millions of dollars in lost exports through unwarranted trade disruptions.

Fieldale Farms breaks ground on solar farm

The Baldwin solar farm will produce approximately 184,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per month.

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Maple Leaf Foods reports turnaround in first quarter

The company returned to profitability while temporarily experiencing decline in sales.

Maple Leaf Missauga

Gov. DeSantis outlaws cultivated meat in Florida

The Florida governor says his administration will “continue to focus on investing in our local farmers and ranchers.”

Former Tyson executive Noelle O’Mara named Conagra EVP

In her new role, she will be responsible for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions.

California poultry processors may owe $3.8 million to workers

The companies identified by the U.S. Department of Labor are The Exclusive Poultry, Meza Poultry, Valtierra Poultry, Sullon Poultry and Nollus’s Poultry.

Department Of Labor

Processing & Slaughter

Olymel to close Quebec poultry processing plant

The plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu had recently been operating at 40% capacity.

Olymel Chicken Breast

Consumer Trends

Pretzel poll: Chick-fil-A tests pretzel bun in Raleigh

Guest feedback will determine if the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich will become a nationwide menu item.

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Avian Influenza

Texas case pushes North American HPAI bird losses past 100M

In the United States alone, more than 83 million head of poultry and commercial gamebirds have been affected by avian flu since 2022.

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Avian Influenza

Avian influenza reported in Michigan poultry

Days after avian flu was confirmed in a Michigan dairy herd, a poultry flock in a neighboring county is affected.

Bovine HPAI cases show need for unity among ag sectors

With avian influenza having hit poultry, dairy cattle and goats, we can’t help but wonder what might come next.

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