Siloam Springs, AR - Simmons Foods announced today that Joel Sappenfield has joined the company as president of Simmons Prepared Foods.

Siloam Springs - AR: An experienced leader in the poultry breeding industry has been appointed to the role of interim president of Cobb. Stan Reid, current vice president of North and South America, is assuming the leadership position vacated by Joel Sappenfield, who recently left the company.

East Hartford, CT— As we look to the upcoming year, BioSafe Systems has equipped our Meat, Poultry & Seafood branch with new talent to grow. Ross Bright will be kicking off the new year as our latest Technical Sales Representative for MPS/Animal Health.

GREENFIELD, IN - After a rigorous multi-state search, Elanco Animal Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELAN) today announced Indiana as its base for future global consolidated operations, anchored by a new streamlined fit-for-purpose global headquarters in downtown Indianapolis.

CHARLOTTE, NC - Space-Ray is introducing a new radiant gas brooder to their line of time-tested quality products. The new LoPro brooder features a lower profile; only 13 inches high, which is ideal in houses with lower ceiling heights.

Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR – Arkansas Myriad (ARMI) is excited to announce they have been chosen as a finalist for the “Arkansas Business of the Year Awards”.

Huvepharma Inc. introduces AVERT™ NE, an innovative new vaccine to help control necrotic enteritis (NE) due to Clostridium perfringens Type A.

LITTLE ROCK, AR – During a ceremony today at the State Capitol, Governor Hutchinson joined agriculture leaders, industry partners, and 4-H and FFA representatives in declaring November 22 to 28 as Turkey Week in Arkansas.

Cobb is making a significant investment in research and development by expanding its Bear Hollow pedigree research farm in Southwest Missouri.