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...
