North Country Smokehouse debuts Certified Humane deli meats Company rolls out refreshed packaging with new deli products. Industry News March 5, 2025 No Comments Smokehouse finds untapped opportunity in the lunchmeat category.Read More
National Turkey Federation announces Turkey Smoke lineup Grant program allows Turkey Smoke to reach new audiences. Industry News March 4, 2025 No Comments Expanded lineup for 2025 invites pitmasters and barbecue enthusiasts to showcase turkey's versatility on the grill and smoker.Read More
Turkey industry leader receives lifetime achievement award Award honors decades of leadership, innovation and commitment to the turkey industry. Industry News February 28, 2025 No Comments National Turkey Federation announces J. Walter 'Gator' Pelletier III as recipient of the NTF Lifetime Achievement Award.Read More
USDA invests $1 billion in avian influenza strategy USDA's HPAI investment features a five-pronged strategy. Industry News February 26, 2025 No Comments USDA introduces strategy to protect US poultry industry and lower egg prices.Read More
National Turkey Federation elects 2025 officers John Zimmerman of P&J Products moves into the role of immediate past chairman. Industry News February 24, 2025 No Comments Jay Jandrain, president and CEO of Butterball, is set to serve as chairman.Read More
Poultry Federation names executive vice president Blake Rollins joins The Poultry Federation. Industry News February 24, 2025 No Comments Former USDA deputy chief of staff joins federation to promote and protect the poultry industry in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Read More
January brings a sizzling start to the year for the meat department University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index finds 96% of consumers worried about prices. Anne-Marie Roerink February 21, 2025 No Comments More than half (55%) of consumers say they look for sales promotions frequently, and 44% refrain from buying non-essential items.Read More
Senators propose compensating poultry growers impacted by HPAI Legislators introduce bill to better financially protect poultry growers against avian flu outbreaks. Industry News February 21, 2025 No Comments Proposed legislation would expand USDA-APHIS compensation to all poultry farmers in an HPAI control area. Read More
Commentary: AMSA Environmental enrichment minimally impacts meat quality of fresh and processed turkey Environmental enrichment provides a possible solution to mitigate negative impacts of intensive housing and improve animal welfare. February 20, 2025 No Comments Access to bales of straw, metal objects and wood perches results in turkeys displaying fewer pecking-related injuries.Read More
Commentary: USPOULTRY The economic impact of the poultry industry 2024 study shows the poultry industry provides more than 2 million jobs, $54 billion in government revenue and $663.6 billion in economic activity. Gwen Venable February 19, 2025 No Comments Study provides a snapshot of the poultry industry's impact on the economy.Read More