by APEA Comm. Staff | Apr 18, 2025 | Announcement, News
Joey Broom and Kelly Clark were involved in a tragic boating accident Wednesday morning on Smith Lake. Broom and Clark were both active members of APEA and greatly contributed to Alabama’s poultry industry. In addition to being APEA members, both were employees...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Apr 15, 2025 | Announcement, Feature, News
“Step that Step” over to Birmingham for an Evening of Fun while listening to 90s sensation Sawyer Brown. They will be performing a wide variety of songs the band has recorded through the years including #1 hit, “Some Girls Do.” Since 1984, the band’s high-energy...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Mar 20, 2025 | Announcement, News
The 2025 “Big Bass” Fishing Tournament hosted by Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, is taking place at Lake Guntersville, AL on May 2. Register today to participate in the 2-person teams which is surely to be an exciting bass event! Click below for...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Mar 5, 2025 | Announcement, News
Guntersville, AL — After an illustrious 45-year career in the poultry industry, John Pittard has officially retired as CEO of AlaTrade. While stepping away from day-to-day operations, Pittard will remain an integral part of the company as a member of the Board...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Feb 21, 2025 | News
WASHINGTON — Representatives Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) and Steve Womack (R-Ark.) rolled out new legislation that, if passed, would prevent the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from carrying out its proposed Salmonella rule. The agency developed its Salmonella framework...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Feb 11, 2025 | News
Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s economy to the tune of $77.3 billion annually, making agriculture and forestry one of the top industries in the state. That...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Jan 7, 2025 | News
APEA past president and Hall of Fame member Gerald Bailey passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025. Gerald’s career in the poultry industry began in 1964 when started to with Pillsbury Company, later working for Gold Kist as field operations manager until his retirement...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Jan 3, 2025 | News
Poultry growers are invited to attend the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) for a special onsite registration fee of only $5, offering a fantastic savings of $130! This program is open to U.S. residents only. “We highly encourage poultry...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Dec 26, 2024 | Announcement
L.B. White Company announces, with mixed emotions, that Casey Jones will be retiring on December 31, 2024. We are grateful for the many contributions, knowledge, and experience that Casey has shared with us over the past 27 years, and we wish him well in this next...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Oct 22, 2024 | Feature, News
Alabama Poultry and Egg Association announces the induction of Galen Grace and Wanda Linker into the Alabama Poultry Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held at the 4-H Center in Clanton in mid-December. Grace and Linker were...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Oct 17, 2024 | News
OAKWOOD, GA. (October 17, 2024) – Wayne-Sanderson Farms today announced that Clint Rivers will be retiring from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer at the end of the company’s fiscal year on March 31, 2025. He will continue to serve as Executive Chairman...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Sep 13, 2024 | Feature, News
Phenix City, Ala.— AlaTrade, a leading poultry processor with facilities in Albertville, Boaz, and Phenix City, Alabama, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly engineered Chicken Paw Heat-Treating Project at the Phenix City plant. Official production is set...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Aug 9, 2024 | News
Aug. 8, 2024 – HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Aviagen® proudly celebrates another successful summer internship program in the US, thanks to the enthusiasm and talent of the 15 students from universities in the US and Europe. These students came from institutions with...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Jul 31, 2024 | Feature, News
Guntersville, Ala.— Exciting changes are coming to AlaTrade as Deborah Brown takes on the role of Plant Manager at the Phenix City facility. With a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication, Brown transitions from her position as the Night Shift Manager in...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Jul 23, 2024 | Feature, News
Crossville, Ala.— D&F Equipment Sales, Inc., a poultry, meat, and prepared food industries equipment manufacturer and engineering supplier with headquarters in Crossville, Alabama, and another location in Springdale, Arkansas, announces new CEO/President Dawn...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Jun 13, 2024 | Feature, News
Maggie Thompson began her role as the poultry veterinarian for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System June 10. Her position is a partnership between Alabama Extension, the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment...
by APEA Comm. Staff | May 16, 2024 | News
APEA Spring Golf Tournament has been postponed till Friday, June 21 because of weather. If you need to adjust your team please reach out to Jennifer at 334-265-2732. We look forward to seeing everyone on June 21, 2024 for golf and lunch provided by K Supply. Thanks to...
by APEA Comm. Staff | May 14, 2024 | Feature, News
Registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Meeting at the Hilton SanDestin July 14-16. Visit the event registration page to register and find more information about the meeting. For questions please call Jennifer at 334-265-2732 or jennifer@alabamapoultry.org...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Apr 23, 2024 | Feature, News
Alabama Poultry and Egg Association’s allied committee host annual fishing tournament for 2+2 scholarships May 3, 2024. The “Big Bass Open Fishing Tournament” will launch from the Guntersville Municipal Park Boat Launch at first light. The tournament is open to...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Mar 5, 2024 | Feature, News
The Alabama Poultry Trust Foundation awarded over $75,000 in scholarships this past year to 28 students attending Auburn University. Recipients are either majoring in poultry science or graduating with a poultry science minor. Alabama Poultry &...
by APEA Comm. Staff | Feb 19, 2024 | Feature, News
Applications for Alabama Poultry Foundation scholarships and 2+2 scholarships are now available online at alabamapoultry.org. In 2023, APEA awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to Auburn University Students and another $5,000 in 2+2 scholarships. It’s a priority...
