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Broiler industry provides 1.4 million jobs and $450 billion in economic impact: New study

On November 1, 2024, in Industry Statistics, by David Elrod

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States.

USDA to begin milk testing; Says H5N1 in pig not the same as in dairy, poultry

On November 1, 2024, in Avian Influenza, by Tom

USDA on Wednesday said it plans to sample milk in states where dairy herds have been infected with avian flu in an effort to stamp out the virus. It was first confirmed in Texas in March before spreading to herds in 14 states.

Bicameral group of lawmakers question USDA over recent broiler producer bankruptcy

On November 1, 2024, in Congressional Letters, USDA, by David Elrod

A bicameral group of lawmakers sent a letter to USDA this week questioning the department’s lending and oversight practices related to the recent closure of Pure Prairie Poultry, a broiler producer that was based in Minnesota with additional operations in Iowa and Wisconsin.

Mountaire Farms CEO Phil Plylar to retire

On November 1, 2024, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Mountaire Farms this week announced the upcoming retirement of President and CEO Phil Plylar, effective December 31, 2024.

Pilgrim’s releases latest sustainability report

On November 1, 2024, in Industry Notes, Sustainability, by David Elrod

Pilgrim’s Pride this week released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which includes highlights and achievements from the past year across the company’s global operations. The report details advancements in sustainability in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Total chicken stocks up two percent from last month, still down seven percent from last year, USDA reports

On November 1, 2024, in Cold Storage, by Josh Ricken

USDA’s October 2024 Cold Storage report showed total frozen poultry supplies down one percent from the previous month and four percent from 2023. Total chicken stocks were up two percent from last month but down seven percent from the prior year.

Eggs set, chicks placed, broilers produced report

On November 1, 2024, in Eggs Set-Chicks Placed-Slaughter Report, by Phouth Gonzalez

U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending November 2, 2024, is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 169,593,000 broilers, no change from the same week a year earlier.

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Broiler industry provides 1.4 million jobs and $450 billion in economic impact: New study

USDA to begin milk testing; Says H5N1 in pig not the same as in dairy, poultry

Bicameral group of lawmakers question USDA over recent broiler producer bankruptcy

Mountaire Farms CEO Phil Plylar to retire

Pilgrim’s releases latest sustainability report

Total chicken stocks up two percent from last month, still down seven percent from last year, USDA reports

Eggs set, chicks placed, broilers produced report

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