Bigger, more efficient, more profitable—not semiconductor chips or vehicles, but a chicken. Tyson Foods is crediting a boost in its poultry profits to a new chicken breed that grows faster on less feed, producing more meat at a lower cost compared with past varieties. The biggest U.S. chicken proce
Patrick Thomas is a Reporter at The Wall Street Journal. He specializes in agriculture and the business of food, covering themes such as sustainable agriculture, farm management, and consumer packaged goods. His work has been featured in prominent outlets including MarketWatch, LiveMint, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
