Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Award Applications Being Accepted

The Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program is now accepting applications from poultry industry facilities that have demonstrated exceptional safety programs. This award program is open to members of the National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF), and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). Eligible facilities include poultry processing plants, further processing facilities, egg processing plants, hatcheries, feed mills, animal support services and rendering facilities. To qualify, applicants must have implemented innovative and effective safety programs as well as have maintained injury and illness rates below the industry average for three consecutive years.

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of...

Lifetime Achievement Award to Honour Christy Puffenbarger at Executive Conference

This April, Christy Puffenbarger will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th edition of the Executive Conference at the Wynn, Las Vegas. 

The moment coincides with two milestones: the conference’s 50th edition, and Christy becoming the first woman to chair the National Turkey Federation in its 80-year history. 

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has had a multi-faceted and distinguished career in the food industry, while supporting and advocating for others in the sector. Few careers fit that description more completely than Puffenbarger’s...

Christy Puffenbarger to Serve as 2026 National Turkey Federation Chairwoman

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) today announced its 2026 officer team and Executive Committee members, elected by the Board of Directors during the 2026 NTF Annual Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Christy Puffenbarger, vice president of technical services at Aviagen Turkeys, Inc., was elected to serve as chairwoman, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the organization’s more than 80-year history. She succeeds Jay Jandrain, president and CEO of Butterball, LLC., who served as chairman in 2025...

Trade Associations Praise Trump Administration’s New Nutritional Guidelines

Following Wednesday’s release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, several trade associations welcomed the updated federal nutrition guidance, which places protein back at the center of the plate.

“Thanks to the bold leadership of President Trump, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will reset federal nutrition policy, putting our families and children first as we move toward a healthier nation,” US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

“We are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers, and companies that grow and produce real food. Farmers and...

NTF Statement on the Government Shutdown

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) released the following statement on the United States government shutdown: 

“Mexico and Canada are key export markets for the U.S. turkey industry. The USMCA will help to ensure that America’s turkey growers and processors have fair access to these markets and takes important steps to stabilize the U.S.’s trade relationship with our neighbors. The agreement will result in a 29 percent increase in U.S. exports to Canada. Robust export markets are vital in growing the turkey industry. When given the chance to compete head-to-head on price and quality, U.S. turkey producers have shown their ability to respond in providing the world with wholesome, delicious turkey...