Dinner honors farmers, ranchers, cattlemen and growers from across the country
A $105 million USDA initiative to strengthen surveillance and prevention systems highlights growing federal concern over livestock disease risks
A national target to cut feed use by 7% while maintaining meat and egg output may reduce soybean and grain imports, with ripple effects for poultry producers and exporters worldwide
China has lifted HPAI-related poultry import restrictions for 17 US states, restoring export access under the long-delayed regionalization agreement and potentially boosting US chicken export volumes
Even with a modest monthly dip in beef prices, year-over-year gains remain strong — reinforcing chicken’s role as a value anchor for consumers
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed allowing young chicken plants operating under NPIS to run at up to 175 birds per minute, while boosting turkey speeds to 60 bpm
Soybeans rally to 9-week highs amid reports Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may extend trade truce and secure new ag purchase commitments
Weekly USDA data show diverging trends in beef and pork exports, offering mixed signals for global protein demand that poultry exporters continue to monitor closely
From screwworm threats near the southern border to shifting global poultry trade, producers are heading into 2026 with elevated risk and tighter margins
Federal nutrition guidance shifts creating a more favorable policy environment for poultry in school meals, SNAP and federal food programs
Weather risks and shifting global trade policies keep pressure on poultry, cattle and hog outlook