Partial government shutdown likely this weekend as funding negotiations hit impasse in the Senate

On January 30, 2026, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The U.S. federal government is set for a partial shutdown this weekend as funding expires Friday night. Senate leadership and the White House announced a deal to fund the remaining government agencies and departments, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) placed a hold on that deal.

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Injuries and illnesses in poultry processing fall again

On January 30, 2026, in Worker Safety & Health, by Tom Super

The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen below all general industry, manufacturing and food manufacturing levels again. The total recordable poultry processing illness and injury rate for 2024 is 2.4 cases per 100 full-time workers annually, the lowest rate recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for poultry processing. Poultry processing’s 2024 rate of 2.4 represents a 90% decrease from 1994 (the oldest data available on the BLS website), when the recorded rate was 22.7. Below are the poultry processing incident rates for 2024.

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Poultry Industry Food Safety Council (PIFSCo) launches to unite leaders in advancing food safety practices

On January 30, 2026, in Food Safety, by Tom Super
The Poultry Industry Food Safety Council (PIFSCo), a new collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing food safety practices across the poultry industry, officially launched on Monday. Representing the breeder, broiler, duck, layer and turkey sectors, PIFSCo works to identify research priorities, share practical solutions and promote continuous improvement in food safety practices. The organization’s launch coincides with the debut of its new website, PIFSCo.org, which will serve as the central hub for resources and program updates.

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House of Raeford CEO Bob Johnson receives Lifetime Achievement Award

On January 30, 2026, in Industry Notes, by Tom Super

The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) honored House of Raeford Farms’ CEO and Owner, Robert C. (Bob) Johnson, with the organization’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award during its annual meeting. Surrounded by business associates, friends, and family, Johnson was celebrated for a lifetime of service and leadership within the poultry industry.

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Diversey, A Solenis Company, joins NCC as allied leader member company

On January 30, 2026, in Membership, by Polina Burko

Diversey, A Solenis Company, based in Fort Mill, SC, has joined the National Chicken Council as an allied leader member company. Chad Perry, Senior Corporate Account Manager, will serve as the official representative to NCC.

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