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Georgia Lifts Bird Flu Control Zone in Gordon County
Southeast Regional Ag News
State agriculture officials clear the area after extensive testing finds no additional cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Part 4: Depopulation and the Poultry Producer
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. primary control strategy for HPAI, defined by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), is de-population. When HPAI is detected, entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus from spreading.
Part 3: Remarkable Resilience in the Egg Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite losing, on average, 11% of the laying flock every year due to HPAI, the industry has worked tirelessly to maintain a stable supply.
Part 2: Egg Prices and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Southeast Regional Ag News
In this second installment of our series, we focus on the role of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the rising egg prices.
How High Will Egg Prices Go?
California Ag Today
Just updated from the USDA, a food price outlook for 2025 and, if you’re like many, your eyes are going to scan for one item: eggs. What is the executive department of United States agriculture anticipating?
A 20.3% Egg Price Increase Expected in 2025
Southeast Regional Ag News
Just updated from the USDA, a food price outlook for 2025 and, if you’re like many, your eyes are going to scan for one item: eggs. What is the executive department of United States agriculture anticipating
HPAI Strikes Another Georgia Commercial Poultry Flock
Southeast Regional Ag News
So close to the case recently identified, the two are sharing a quarantine radius.
Packers & Stockyards Act Rule Impacts Poultry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Last week, the USDA issued a final poultry tournament rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation is calling it a step in the right direction
Agriculture and the Presidential Campaign
California Ag Today
As the presidential campaign heats up, so does the reaction to everything said by the candidates. Today we’re focused on the Democratic ticket where recent political rhetoric blamed the meat and poultry industry for rising meat prices.
“Illogical” Poultry Definition Harms Georgia Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper has expressed strong support for a bipartisan Congressional effort to urge the USDA to petition the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to revise its definition of "poultry."
A Focus on Vaccines
California Ag Today
As the H5N1 “avian flu” continues to tighten its grip, the United States and European Union are now taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines.
Poultry Update: USDA Finalizes One Salmonella Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded chicken products when they exceed a specific contamination threshold.
Pork's Time to Shine
Southeast Regional Ag News
By 2028, pork exports are set to exceed exports of broiler chickens for the first time since 1976.
Efforts to Reduce Food Waste in the Chicken Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
In comments prompted by EPA proposal, the National Chicken Council recently outlined how chicken producers reduce food waste, recycle byproducts and utilize products that would otherwise be destined for landfills
Lawmakers Request More Time to Implement Poultry Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses have now sent letters to the USDA asking for a 180-day extension to the implementation period for the new Packers and Stockyards Act rule.
Thinking Globally for a Local Commodity
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India have now resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.
Poultry Mortality in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
Speculation is mounting and a week after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
What's on Your Plate?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Beef Checkoff report shows that 81 percent of the population eats chicken at least once a week as opposed to only 69 percent that eat beef in that same timeframe.