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Saucy nugs dude disapproves of boneless wing lawsuit

Ever since 2020, when Ander Christensen made a passionate speech in front of the Lincoln (Nebraska) City Council about how the term “boneless wings” should be eliminated, he has become accustomed to people associating him with discontent over the marketing term.

Ander Christensen | Screenshot from Zoom

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Avian flu returns to Canadian commercial poultry

Canada has had its first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in more than a month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported.

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Jones Poultry expanding into Hannibal, Missouri

Jones Poultry, a family-owned poultry processing company, will expand into Hannibal, Missouri, investing $6 million and creating 50 new jobs.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Tyson Foods to close facilities in Virginia, Arkansas

Tyson Foods will cease operations at facilities in Glen Allen, Virginia, and Van Buren, Arkansas, with planned closure dates of May 12.

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Actress Alexandra Paul brings Foster Farms to forefront

A trial for two women accused of stealing Foster Farms chickens appears to be gaining more media attention because one of the suspects was once a “Baywatch” actress.

Alexandra Paul, left, and Alicia Santurio stand outside the courthouse where they will be tried for allegedly stealing Foster Farms chickens. (Direct Action Everywhere | Twitter)

Broilers & Turkeys

Suspects admit to defrauding House of Raeford

Two men pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit fraud while working at the House of Raeford Farms plant in Arcadia, Louisiana.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Cyberattack cost Maple Leaf Foods at least CA$23 million

A 2022 cybersecurity attack against Maple Leaf Foods cost the Canadian poultry and protein company Maple Leaf Foods at least CA$23 million (US$16.6 million), officials with the company disclosed.

(Courtesy Maple Leaf Foods)

Senators: More federal funds needed to combat avian flu

U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, to prioritize increased funding for research on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and other diseases that adversely affect the poultry industry.

Sen. Jon Ossoff was one of two U.S. senators to push for additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increased research to battle highly pathogenic avian influenza. (Courtesy Sen. Jon Ossoff)

1 month with no HPAI cases in Canada commercial poultry

One month has passed since a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been reported in commercial poultry flocks in Canada.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Wayne-Sanderson Farms settles in antitrust suit

Wayne-Sanderson Farms reached a settlement agreement in a lawsuit in which major United States poultry integrators were accused of conspiring to rig bids and drive up the price of chicken.

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Three new avian flu cases confirmed in Pennsylvania

Three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) were confirmed in commercial poultry flocks in Pennsylvania on March 4.

Rep. Nancy Mace is someone poultry sector should watch

It is apparent that Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, cares about animals, farmers and agriculture in general, as her name has been attached to several pieces of legislation worthy of the poultry industry's attention.

(Courtesy Rep. Nancy Mace)

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