North America

First Financial Bank will help SAU restore poultry studies

June 22, 2018

Plans for bringing poultry studies back to Southern Arkansas University are taking shape with the commitment of $100,000 toward the project by First Financial Bank of El Dorado, Arkansas.

Tyson Foods, Merck Animal Health, Texas A&M team up on research and education

June 22, 2018

Merck Animal Health and Tyson Foods established a $500,000 gift to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Poultry Science department to build a new research facility at Texas A&M University.

6 reactions to passage of House farm bill

Many groups, but not all, are supportive of the measure

June 22, 2018

Ann Reus

After the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed its version of the farm bill, many agriculture groups voiced their opinion.

Egg companies didn’t conspire to hike prices, jury rules

Jury decides in favor of Rose Acre Farms, R.W. Sauder and Ohio Fresh Eggs in class-action lawsuit

June 22, 2018

A jury has reached a verdict in favor of three egg companies in a class action lawsuit in which the companies were accused of conspiring with other egg companies to reduce the supply of eggs in the country and drive up prices.

House passes farm bill on second try with no support from Democrats

Senate could vote on its bill next week

June 21, 2018

Ann Reus

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon passed its version of the farm bill on the second try. The five-year, $867 billion bill passed by a vote of 213-211, with no support from Democrats.

Simmons Foods dedicates site of future poultry plant

New facility in Benton County, Arkansas, is expected to open in 2019

June 21, 2018

Simmons Prepared Foods on June 20 officially dedicated its new chicken processing facility in Benton County, Arkansas, building on its strong foundation in the region.

Cobb recognizes top Canadian performers

June 20, 2018

Cobb-Vantress recently awarded Canada's top poultry producers for maximizing the genetic potential of the company’s breeding stock in overall and individual flock categories.

Lilydale celebrates 75 years of proudly nourishing Canadians

June 20, 2018

Lilydale, one of Canada's leading poultry brands is celebrating an important milestone. Lilydale is among Canada's most remarkable business success stories with innovative products such as fully cooked, ready to eat carved poultry or Ancient Grains breaded turkey strips.