John W. Tyson

John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Poultry, This Land of Ours

Seizing Opportunity During the Great Depression The Great Depression challenged countless rural American families, yet it also offered opportunities for those in the right place at the right time. In southern Missouri, a young farmer—John W. Tyson—recognized a chance to deliver chickens to larger metropolitan markets across the Midwest. While many struggled to survive, this early venture gave him practical …

poultry processing plant

Increased Line Speeds Program Permanence Bill Introduced

Dan Livestock, Poultry

New Bill Introduced to Modernize Meat and Poultry Processing Line Speeds A new bill, the American Protein Processing Modernization Act, has been introduced in Congress by Representative Brad Finstad of Minnesota to allow meat and poultry processing plants to operate with faster line speeds. This legislative effort aims to enhance efficiency and maintain food safety while improving worker protections. In …

pork

Fresh Pork Expected to Be More Price-Competitive with Beef and Chicken

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Marketing, Pork, Poultry

Fall Pork Outlook: Tighter Supply, Competitive Prices, and Pork Month Demand As the fall season approaches, the pork industry is bracing for tight supplies and shifting market dynamics. According to a new report from the National Pork Board, pork is expected to remain a price-competitive protein option for consumers, even as production lags behind expectations. “A National Pork Board report …

poultry meat price

Poultry Meat Price Forecast For August

Dan Economy, Poultry

USDA Lowers Broiler, Raises Turkey Price Forecasts in August Poultry Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August poultry meat price forecast for 2025 and 2026, offering key insights into how market trends and production shifts are expected to impact prices across the broiler and turkey sectors. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski provided details on …

Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Poultry, This Land of Ours

Chickens: The Early Livestock Staple of Pioneer Farms Cattle and hogs are widely recognized today as major livestock staples on American farms and ranches. However, during the mid-1800s, it was actually chickens that held the coveted position in many pioneer households. Chickens were especially popular among settlers moving westward due to their ease of transport compared to larger livestock. Once …

customs

Customs and Border Protection Seize Unmanifested Poultry and Meat from China

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Livestock, Poultry

CBP Seizes Over 6,000 Pounds of Smuggled Meat from China in Los Angeles Port U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Los Angeles made a significant seizure earlier this week, confiscating over 6,000 pounds of poultry and meat products illegally shipped from China. The shipment, falsely labeled as tilapia, included unmanifested swine, avian, and ruminant products—a major biosecurity …

changes

Changes Coming to the Poultry Industry in the Southeast

Dan Agri-Business, Poultry

Southeast Poultry Industry Sees Major Expansion with Pilgrim’s Facility and Harrison Poultry Acquisition The poultry industry in the Southeast is undergoing significant changes as two major announcements signal expansion and consolidation across Georgia’s poultry sector. These developments promise job creation, enhanced production capacity, and long-term investments in the region’s agricultural economy. Pilgrim’s has unveiled plans to build a new prepared …

U.S. egg production

U.S. Egg Production Sees Notable Decline, USDA Reports

Dan Economy, Eggs, Poultry, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest update on egg production, revealing a significant year-over-year decline in output and layer numbers across the country. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin reports: Total Egg Production Down 6% According to the USDA report, total U.S. egg production fell to 8.59 billion eggs last month, marking a 6% decrease compared to the …

Senate Committee

Senate Committee Advances Bill To Provide Funding to USDA Agencies

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Eggs, Funding, Legislative, Livestock, Marketing, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork, Poultry

Senate Moves Forward with $27.1 Billion USDA Funding Package The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a bill allocating $27.1 billion in discretionary spending to key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the measure is designed to strengthen …

foodborne illness

USDA Reveals Plan to Address Foodborne Illness

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Eggs, FSIS, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Research, USDA

New Food Safety Laboratory Opens with National Strategy to Protect Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat foodborne illness with the recent opening of its modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory. Announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, the plan enhances the Department’s approach to food safety, particularly concerning meat, poultry, and egg products. …