Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Poultry Today

Tyson Foods to close the doors on Iowa pork plant

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — According to a recent USA TODAY report, Tyson Foods is closing a pork packing plant in Perry, Iowa. This comes as...

National Turkey Federation names Leslee Oden new president and CEO

WASHINGTON — Leslee Oden, senior vice president of legislative affairs with the National Turkey Federation, and a 15-year NTF staff member, has been named...

March Madness season has a ‘wing up’ from Perdue

SALISBURY, Md. — March Madness is upon college basketball fans. Perdue Farms has a big surprise for fans who love wings, basketball, and air...

Hormel announces Clark as SVP and chief communications officer

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods announces that Katie Clark has been appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief communications officer. In this...

‘Power of Meat’ report looks at evolving consumer trends

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Every year the Meat Institute and FMI, the Food Industry Association release their “Power of Meat” report. This year marks the...

USPOULTRY Foundation supports Latin American student attendance at 2024 IPPE

ATLANTA — As part of its ongoing commitment to bolster the recruitment and education of talented students while advocating for careers within the poultry...

Simpson named AEB chair for the second year

MONROE, N.C. — Alex Simpson was named the chair of the American Egg Board for the second year. Simpson, who oversees the day-to-day operations...

Recognizing agriculture’s importance during ‘National Agriculture Week’

WASHINGTON — This week, March 17-23, all Americans are encouraged to take a moment and recognize how the nation’s agricultural industries contribute to all...

Tyson Foods reports first quarter 2024 results

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. reports its first quarter 2024 highlights. Among these include: sales of $13.319 billion, up 0.4 percent from prior year;...

Texas wild turkeys are strutting into spring

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — More Texans may encounter the distinct vocalizations and dramatic strutting of male turkeys seeking a mate this spring thanks to...

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