A variety of topics gathered attention from readers of WATTPoultry.com during the past year. Below are links to the ten news articles that were read the most during 2024.
The following list does not include blog posts, videos, podcasts or sponsored content.
Starting with the most read article, the top 10 are as follows:
1. Former Tyson Foods plant to be demolished
Since 2003, the property in Florida has been owned by a salvage company.
2. Top 25 US egg producers in 2024
Learn more about the companies WATT Global Media ranked as the top US egg producers in 2024.
3. Cultivated meat ban under consideration in Michigan
Livestock and poultry producer Rep. Jim DeSana introduces the legislation.
4. US has first instance of avian influenza in goats
The affected livestock shared a pasture and pond with backyard poultry that had previously been infected.
5. Young broiler grower committed to organic farming
This Shenandoah Valley poultry farmer is happy with his farm’s switch from raising conventional to organic broilers.
6. How negative pressure ventilation keeps poultry houses warm
This technology can improve control over temperature, air quality, litter moisture and broiler performance, health and welfare.
7. US poultry industry harshly hit by Hurricane Helene
Numerous poultry farms are damaged or destroyed by the storm, while multiple plants have operations disrupted.
8. Chicken Big Mac returns to US McDonald’s menus
The sandwich, a variation on the brand’s most popular burger, is already popular internationally.
9. New Baiada poultry plant to open in Australia in 2026
The facility in New South Wales will have the capacity to process up to 3 million chickens per week.
10. US Wabash Valley farm catches fire, no injuries reported
The cause of the egg producer’s fire is unknown.
