Neal Walsh, chief operating officer at Butterball, emphasizes that leadership development begins with recognizing potential as the combination of ability, aspiration and engagement.
Poultry industry professionals gather in Greenville, S.C., to explore the latest advancements in food safety, processing technologies, maintenance and reliability systems, workforce development and regulatory initiatives.
Meat Institute urges renewing USMCA for another 16-year term as provided under the agreement, while addressing any issues through existing consultative mechanisms rather than renegotiation.
Michigan State University researchers and extension specialists work with pork producers on issues ranging from sow housing requirements to African swine fever preparedness and labor-saving technologies.
John Powers, marketing director at ADM, says there continues to be substantial opportunity for soy protein concentrates and textured proteins to partially replace meat in sausages, hams, hot dogs, burgers and chicken nuggets.
ADM says soy protein continues to gain momentum across both traditional meat applications and emerging plant-forward formats, driven by the need for cost efficiency, functionality and sensory performance.
Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program supports colleges and universities working to attract and develop the next generation of poultry and egg industry professionals.