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The retail cost of eggs for consumers has risen nearly 40% over the past year. Photo: Cor Salverius Photography
31-01-2025 | News

Egg shortages and high egg prices persist in the US

The USDA has raised its latest chicken production outlook for the year. Photo: Canva
13-01-2025 | News

US chicken sector strong going into 2025

It is reported that without illegal workers, US poultry processing companies will have to raise wages to attract American workers and/or further automate. Photo: Canva
18-12-2024 | News

Brace for impact: US poultry sector prepares for mass deportations

Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States on 5 November 2024. Photo: ANP
20-11-2024 | Article

Trump wins second term – what’s in store for N. American farmers?

Technological innovations designed to increase the number of eggs eaten in the US are set to meet consumer demand for meals that can be prepared in under 5 minutes. Photo: Canva
21-10-2024 | News

Egg innovations in the United States

In Georgia, it is reported that 107 poultry facilities have been “damaged or totally destroyed” as a result of hurricane Helene. Photo: Canva .
07-10-2024 | News

Parts of US poultry industry negatively impacted by hurricane Helene

Several poultry sector lawsuits are underway in the US. Photo: Canva
27-09-2024 | News

Going to court: Updates on poultry industry lawsuits in the US

For the poultry and egg sector, the USDA states that assumptions include no more outbreaks of animal disease, a continuation of existing US and global policies and trade agreements, normal weather and specific macroeconomic conditions. Photo: Canva
23-08-2024 | News

US poultry industry projections, state ban on cultivated chicken, new funding, lice findings

The USDA notes that there is a “range of abuses” that are being inflicted on broiler farmers. Photo: Canva
27-06-2024 | News

Proposal to protect contract broiler farmers in the US

Competition over chicken sandwiches is serious, with millions of dollars in profits at stake in any given week. Photo: Canva
03-05-2024 | News

US ‘Chicken Sandwich Wars’ battle continues with antibiotic announcement