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 | 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...
