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Maple Leaf Foods unites meat, plant protein businesses

The CEO of the company says bringing the two businesses together will create a ‘brand-led protein powerhouse.’

Maple Leaf Bushes

Arrest made in Mountaire knife threat incident

The alleged threat took place at a Mountaire Farms facility In Millsboro, Delaware.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza returns to commercial poultry in Colorado

After absence from Colorado lasted more than one year, avian flu is confirmed in a broiler breeder flock in Delta County.

Mom of deceased teen worker sues Mar-Jac, Onin Staffing

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after boy died at poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Duvan Robert Tomas Perez

New deadline for farm bill doesn’t mean it’s being ignored

IPPE speaker says U.S. agriculture committee chairs are thoughtful leaders who want to make sure a strong and fair farm bill reaches the finish line.

Canada’s chicken industry to record further expansion in 2024

The Canadian poultry industry will continue to expand next year, adding to its post-pandemic success.

Chicken meat currently accounts for a little over 90% of all of Canada’s poultry meat production, which has been steadily increasing for decades.

Avian Influenza

HPAI hits first commercial flock in Indiana since 2022

More than 13,000 turkeys are affected by avian influenza in Daviess County.

Does agrifood industry give too much power to consumers?

A beef producer and agriculture podcaster suggested the industry should focus more on getting consumers to trust that the farmers are the ones who have the most knowledge.

Natalie Kovarik

New congresswoman gets it: Transportation is vital to ag

Utah’s Rep. Celeste Maloy told American Farm Bureau Federation members that issues that directly affect constituents in agriculture industry are a higher priority for her than national issues that grab the headlines.

Rep. Celeste Maloy

OSHA cites Mar-Jac in fatal incident involving boy, 16

Company faces fine of $212,646 for 17 safety violations in accident that led to the 2023 death of Duvan Tomas Perez.

Duvan Tomas Perez

Avian Influenza

HPAI hits 2 commercial gamebird flocks in Kansas

The new cases are confirmed one week after a commercial layer pullet flock in the state tested positive for avian influenza.

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Avian Influenza

Which states lost the most birds to avian flu in 2023?

Six states had more than 1 million birds affected by HPAI during the past year, but it was Ohio that lost the most.

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