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USDA reports big week-to-week gain in broiler placements
1+ week, 1+ day ago (42+ words) Brownfield Ag News USDA reports big week-to-week gain in broiler placements The USDA continues to point towards expanded broiler production. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....
Food labeling bill aims to boost transparency in protein marketplace
1+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) May 5, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Beef, Cell Based Meat, Nebraska, News, Plant Based Protein Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts says a new food labeling bill in the U. S. Senate would create much needed transparency in the marketplace. He says the FAIR…...
Broiler placements continue to run ahead of a year ago
2+ week, 1+ day ago (39+ words) Brownfield Ag News Broiler placements continue to run ahead of a year ago April 29, 2026 By John Perkins Filed Under: Agriculture, Animal Agriculture, Chicken, Eggs, Livestock, News, Poultry, USDA...
Iowa turkey leader points to Europe as model for avian flu protection
2+ week, 2+ day ago (212+ words) April 28, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Iowa, News, Poultry The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation suggests the U. S. should follow the lead of countries that vaccinate flocks for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Gretta Irwin tells Brownfield domestic growers want…...
HPAI control zones lifting in Michigan, leaders say lack of vaccine progress is concerning
2+ week, 3+ day ago (183+ words) April 27, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News The Michigan Allied Poultry Industry says control zones on turkey farms impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state have been lifted. Nancy Barr tells Brownfield it's about a two-month process…...
Elanco expert urges poultry producers to strengthen pest control practices
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (129+ words) April 23, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: News, Poultry A technical consultant with Elanco Animal Health says poultry producers should take a thorough approach to pest control. Dr. Alissa Welsher tells Brownfield managing the housing facilities is a good starting point....
Egg market reversal: from historic highs to deep lows
3+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) April 21, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Indiana, News, Poultry The layer industry is concerned about low egg prices. Steve Taylor with Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the market has softened significantly since peaking in early 2025. "We've just come off one…...
March egg production up on the year, placements mixed
3+ week, 3+ day ago (37+ words) Brownfield Ag News March egg production up on the year, placements mixed April 20, 2026 By John Perkins Filed Under: Agriculture, Animal Agriculture, Chicken, Eggs, Livestock, News, Poultry, USDA...
U. S. turkey growers push for expanded access in USMCA review
4+ week, 1+ day ago (202+ words) April 15, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Iowa, Minnesota, News, Poultry U. S. turkey growers have a vested interest in this summer's review of the U. S. Mexico Canada Agreement." Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says there is no tariff rate quota…...
Another week of increases for broiler sets, placements
4+ week, 1+ day ago (40+ words) Brownfield Ag News Another week of increases for broiler sets, placements Chicken supplies will likely continue to grow in the coming weeks. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....