Highly pathogenic avian influenza most often spreads when commercial or domestic poultry contract the virus from migratory birds in the wild. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

New strain of bird flu detected in California

How to introduce new hens to a backyard flock

A dozen large eggs reached an all-time high average price of $6.14 on Jan. 18. Experts aren’t sure when prices will stabilize and start falling due to ongoing HPAI outbreaks impacting egg production. (Photo: Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Egg prices continue to climb

Agriculture’s balance sheet in 2025 

Cats spending more time indoors during the winter can increase toxoplasmosis threat to humans. (Photo: Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

Tick-borne disease found in cattle imported to Kansas 

The dark stripes on infected potatoes mark zebra chip disease. It has led to significant economic losses for producers due to reduced crop quality and marketability. (Fekede Workneh/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M to look at zebra chip disease

Highly pathogenic avian influenza is extremely contagious in poultry. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Kansas identifies HPAI in two counties