Bird flu outbreak expands in Washington State; other nations take new steps
Officials in Washington State are investigating a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza in a second area where almost 50 birds died at a backyard flock in Benton City, Wash. The […]
Mexico consumes 3 million turkeys on Christmas, New Year’s Day
For Christmas and New Year’s Day dinners, it is estimated that Mexicans will consume a total of 3 million turkeys, 34 percent of which came from domestic production with the […]
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Bowl game puts Livingston’s Foster Farms in national spotlight
A certain poultry producer based in Livingston will get national TV exposure Tuesday night via the Foster Farms Bowl. The Stanford-Maryland matchup on ESPN will help spread the word about […]
Egg prices likely to rise amid laws mandating cage-free henhouses
If your eggs seem a little pricier, consider the recent changes on Frank Hilliker’s ranch. In the last six months, the third-generation egg farmer in central San Diego County has […]
California growers fear Pres. Obama’s executive action on immigration will intensify farm labor shortage
Farmers already scrambling to find workers in California – the nation’s leading grower of fruits, vegetables and nuts – fear an even greater labor shortage under President Barack Obama’s executive […]
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H5N8 found in Oregon
Oregon activated a multi-agency response plan following the discovery of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza in a flock of domestic birds in Winston, Ore., in Douglas County. On Dec. 20, […]
USPOULTRY Foundation allocates $268,434 in student recruiting grants
The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded student recruiting grants totaling approximately $268,434 to the six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 23 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides […]
U.S. poultry industry braces for bird flu fallout
A backyard flock of chickens, geese and guinea fowl infected with a highly contagious strain of avian influenza in Winston, Ore., may have adverse consequences for commercial poultry producers throughout […]