U.S. poultry production is accelerating. Despite record levels, we caution you not to lose sight of the upcoming period of slowing growth expected in U.S. food production.
If you ever find yourself wondering where the next generation of leaders is coming from for our industry, I urge you to spend just one day at the National FFA Convention (this year, in Indianapolis, Oct. 24-27).
Dropped crops range in severity from a barely noticeable bump, to an obvious, pendulous crop that hangs down off the front of the bird. The pendulous crop can cause meat quality issues and poses severe threat to bird health.