The birds were in Fresno County.

Perdue Farms is working with the group to help meet animal welfare commitments.

Experts say it would be the be largest wage increase in 40 years.

Attendees travelled from the Caribbean, Central America and South America.

The publication was the recipient of a 2022 TABBIE Award for a feature story focused on mental health issues facing the industry.

The agency is still giving out one-year trial programs.

The association said the proposed rule would negatively affect the chicken industry and consumers.

Perdue Farms’ facilities received nine of the 29 Awards of Distinction.

USMEF is implementing programs that educate on the versatility of underutilized pork cuts.

The program will receive $220,000 for training in meat processing.