NE Georgia community ruffled over planned poultry processing plant’s potential for river pollution

The Broad River is among the last free-flowing rivers in Georgia, heading downstream through Northeast Georgia before its confluence with the Savannah River at the Clarks Hill/Strom Thurmond Reservoir. Photo submitted by the Broad River Watershed …

Poultry business update: What did you miss this April?

We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a summary of the latest business updates from the global poultry industry from April, including egg market insights from Moba and insights on mycotoxins and poultry gut health. This and more from the …

Meat processing demand builds education and business opportunities in rural Minnesota

STAPLES, Minn. — Parker Witulski grew up in agriculture in southeast Nebraska and wanted to find a way to stay in agriculture in his career path. When he turned 16, he landed a job at a local meat locker and determined that meat processing was his path …

Boakai launches poultry farm worth US$26M

President Boakai is championing a campaign to boost agriculture and reduce dependency on food importation. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia, May 5, 2025 – Liberia is poised for a major breakthrough in the agricultural sector, as President Joseph …

New study questions safety of high poultry consumption in cancer risk

A recent Italian study is challenging the long-standing belief that white meat is a healthier alternative to red meat. According to findings published in the journal Nutrients, consuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may double the risk of dying …

Around Utah: Agricultural grants aim to increase processing for in-state products

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has $1,000,000 available for local food and agriculture businesses through the Utah Food Security Grant (UFSG). This grant aims to increase the security of Utah’s food supply chain by increasing the in- …

Legislation targets barriers for small meat and poultry plants

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) have reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, a bipartisan bill designed to support small meat and poultry processors in improving their operations. The legislation aims to expand access …

US meat and poultry producers back bill to boost small processing...

Weekly global protein digest: USDA withdraws Biden-era Salmonella rule for poultry

Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news Weekly US beef, pork export sales Beef: Net sales of 12,900 MT for 2025 were up 25 percent from the previous week and 6 percent from the prior 4-week average. Increases were primarily for Japan ( …

Meat, poultry processors prioritize built in sustainability

Meat and poultry processors who want to build a new plant, or build an addition to or remodel an existing plant, face today’s challenge of not only meeting code regulations, but also doing their part to protect the environment we all live in. Construction …