poultry
Coverage of poultry in the Nexus archive.
- French Heat Wave Kills Poultry, Corn Crops in Key Farming Nation
A heat wave in France has caused significant damage to poultry and corn crops, impacting a key farming region. The high temperatures have led to dry fields in the Ardeche department, highlighting the agricultural challenges faced by the country.
- EU Formally Bans Brazilian Meat From September Over Antimicrobial Rules
The EU has formally banned Brazilian meat products, including beef, poultry, fish, and honey, effective September 3, 2026, due to antimicrobial-use rules. The ban affects exports worth approximately $1.8 billion annually unless Brazil demonstrates compliance.
- Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk
A new clinical trial found that adults eating 6-7 ounces of beef daily for one month showed no worsening in blood sugar control, insulin function, or inflammation markers compared to those eating poultry. The study suggests that beef consumption may not increase type 2 diabetes risk in people with prediabetes as commonly assumed.