Tyson Foods’ HQ consolidation causes hundreds of layoffs

An estimated 50 to 80% of Illinois and South Dakota corporate employees will be laid off.

June 16, 2023

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· As a result of Tyson Foods consolidating its corporate employees at its Springdale headquarters, the company will be laying off somewhere between 500 to 800 employees.

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International Poultry Council Annual Meeting 2025

Vaccination and Surveillance for HPAI in Poultry: Current Situation and Perspectives

Feds identify underage workers in Alabama Mar-Jac plant

The federal investigators are asking the judge on the case to halt the sale of Mar-Jac’s chicken that was produced while the minors were employed.

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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

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch to lay off 400 workers

Egg producer notifies Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity of layoffs related to avian influenza infections.

Before partnering on animal welfare, research the group and its people

Some organizations will claim animal welfare is what motivates them, but when you do your homework you can usually learn what their ultimate goal is.

Jeff Pigott, vice president of industry relations, National Pork Producers Council, speaks about being cautious with organizations proclaiming to want to help you with your animal welfare initiatives at the 2024 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit.

New Technologies

Water-efficient chicken also improved feed conversion

The specialty-bred line is now in its fifth generation.

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JBS reports strong first quarter for Seara unit

Net revenue and sales rise for South American business unit.

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Avian Influenza

Mexico deems HPAI situation in non-poultry resolved

However, the country remains on alert for new cases of avian flu in poultry flocks.

Diseases & Health

Might WOAH have its first director general from the global south?

The upcoming elections for the WOAH director general could result in a major shift in focus.

Consumer Trends

Chicken wing market stages a huge comeback

Wholesale wing prices are on track to post the second-highest annual average ever in 2024.

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Diseases & Health

Turkey rhinotracheitis confirmed on two Ontario farms

More than 250 turkeys are lost in the first reported cases of the disease in Canada.

EATS Act viewed as 'dead on arrival'

With opposition from the left and the far right, legislation to combat Proposition 12 appears to be on a road to nowhere.

Yum! Brands to animal ag industry: Don’t be like Jeff Spicoli

The answer 'I don’t know' didn’t fly with Mr. Hand, but it also won’t fly with critics of the U.S. agrifood system.

In the 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' movie, character Jeff Spicoli's quote of 'I don't know' was immortalized on a history class chalkboard. Jon Hixson of Yum! Brands recommends against repeating Spicoli's words.

7 elements of trust-building for your ag organization

Center for Food Integrity director explains how you can best be transparent with your stakeholders.

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