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Secretary Rollins concludes visit to U.K., advocates for U.S. chicken and dispels myths

On May 16, 2025, in International Trade, by Tom Super

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concluded the final day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom, following last week’s announcement of a preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K.

Late Easter delivers a big April for the meat department

On May 16, 2025, in Meat Sales Data, by Tom Super

As the third-largest meat holiday behind Christmas and Thanksgiving, the three-week shift in Easter timing had a substantial impact on meat sales in April, according to the latest Performance Report from Circana, 210 Analytics, and Hillphoenix. The department grew dollar sales by 9.8% versus April 2024 and pounds increased by 7.9%. Both fresh and processed meat had strong April results.

House of Raeford empowers future leaders with scholarships

On May 16, 2025, in Industry Notes, by Tom Super

For 12 years, House of Raeford Farms has supported the dreams of students, and this year, the company awarded scholarships to 33 promising individuals, helping them take one step closer to their goals. This is the highest number of recipients in the program’s history.

President Trump announces new UK trade deal; Rollins to visit next week

On May 9, 2025, in International Trade, by Tom Super

President Trump on Thursday unveiled an outline in principle of a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Many specifics about the deal were not immediately clear, including if U.S. chicken will be included, and nothing was signed during the Oval Office event.

USDA’s NASS announces top states for broiler production in 2024

On May 9, 2025, in USDA, by Tom Super

Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Alabama and Texas were the top five states for liveweight broiler production last year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Georgia reclaims its position from North Carolina as the number one producing state.

USDA Secretary Rollins testifies on Capitol Hill

On May 9, 2025, in Congressional News, USDA, by Tom Super

For the first time since her confirmation hearing, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins this week testified before both the Senate and House Agriculture Appropriations Committees about President Trump’s proposed budget for USDA.

USDA leadership nominees advance in Senate

On May 9, 2025, in Congressional News, USDA, by Tom Super

The Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday advanced two of President Trump’s picks for top USDA positions. The nominees now await a confirmation vote from the full chamber.

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Secretary Rollins concludes visit to U.K., advocates for U.S. chicken and dispels myths

Late Easter delivers a big April for the meat department

House of Raeford empowers future leaders with scholarships

President Trump announces new UK trade deal; Rollins to visit next week

USDA’s NASS announces top states for broiler production in 2024

USDA Secretary Rollins testifies on Capitol Hill

USDA leadership nominees advance in Senate

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