Austin AlonzoAustin Alonzo is a former editor of WATT PoultryUSA.From the Author - Page 14Home9 agricultural policy issues to watch in 2021A new government may look familiar to the agriculture industry.Broilers & TurkeysBiden will differ from Trump on international tradeA new president will shape a different, less combative foreign trade policy during his term, according to a former top agricultural diplomat.Processing & SlaughterCOVID’s effect on line speed waiver recipientsIncreasing line speed is not as simple as flipping a switch, especially in the age of COVID-19. It requires careful attention to each station on the processing line and validation that food safety is not compromised.WATT Poultry ChatVIDEO: Reviewing COVID-19’s impact on turkey in 2020The COVID-19 pandemic added to the U.S. turkey industry's woes in 2020.US Poultry Industry InsightsIncentivizing COVID-19 vaccinationJBS is willing to pay its workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It's an idea worth copying.IPPE NewsControlling challenging forms of infectious bronchitisNovel strains of infectious bronchitis cause serious damage to broilers, breeders and layers. A vaccine program can help stop the disease.Poultry Nutrition & FormulationBotanicals to improve performance, meat qualityPolyphenol-rich botanical extracts may aid in poultry gut health and lead to overall improved performance.Processing & SlaughterImproving poultry breast deboning yieldThe post COVID-19 world may create even greater demand for automation as poultry processors must deal with new demand flows and social distancing challenges in the plant.Consumer TrendsChicken sandwiches continue meteoric riseThe chicken sandwich is quickly becoming America’s choice for a quick meal.New TechnologiesHow technology can improve animal welfare outcomesEmerging technology can help broiler producers improve animal welfare outcomes both on the farm and during processing.Broilers & TurkeysPerdue focuses on continuous improvement in animal welfareWith a continued focus on continuous improvement of animal welfare, Perdue Foods is expanding its number of farms with free-range outdoor access, testing the feasibility and benefits of on farm hatching to improve early chick care and testing other welfare-focused measures.WATT Poultry ChatVIDEO: Higher feed prices will shape production in 2021Elevated feed prices, along with the lingering impacts of COVID-19, will challenge producers in 2021.Previous PagePage 14 of 50Next Page