America’s 45th President, Donald J. Trump, won the 2024 presidential election this week and will return to Washington as the nation’s 47th president.

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Republicans have flipped control of the Senate in this week’s elections, winning 53 seats so far with two states left uncalled. Meanwhile, control of the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance.

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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States.

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A bicameral group of lawmakers sent a letter to USDA this week questioning the department’s lending and oversight practices related to the recent closure of Pure Prairie Poultry, a broiler producer that was based in Minnesota with additional operations in Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Mountaire Farms CEO Phil Plylar to retire

On November 1, 2024, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Mountaire Farms this week announced the upcoming retirement of President and CEO Phil Plylar, effective December 31, 2024.

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Pilgrim’s Pride this week released its 2023 Sustainability Report, which includes highlights and achievements from the past year across the company’s global operations. The report details advancements in sustainability in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

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The National Chicken Council (NCC) has installed the four officers that will guide the organization through 2025. The installation took place at NCC’s 69th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Bill Griffith, Chief Operations Officer at Peco Foods, will serve as 2024 – 2025 Chairman.

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Fox News’ Bret Baier, host of Special Report with Bret Baier and Fox News’ chief political anchor, headlined NCC’s 69th Annual Conference this week. Click through to see photos.

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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service this week announced an extension of its Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products to January 17, 2025.

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