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The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry, Turkeys, USDA

USDA lowers 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast

USDA lowers 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast as beef and pork projections decline, WASDE reports. Read More

Avian, Backyard Birds, Chicken Chatter, Chickens, Lacey, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Poultry

Breaking down the breed: Welsummer 

Researchers in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science are testing far-UVC light to determine whether it can reduce airborne pathogens in commercial poultry houses without harming birds. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Texas A&M AgriLife tests far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry

Oklahoma poultry companies settle 21-year litter pollution lawsuit 

  • August 24, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Breaking down the breed: Wyandotte 

  • August 14, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA adjusts poultry and egg outlooks

  • August 14, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
Happy chicken outside their pen. (Adobe Stock-#377708182 │ Trygve)

The complete guide to chicken coop management

  • August 14, 2026
  • By Elif Oztuna │ Hatching Time

Breaking down the breed: Jersey Giant 

  • July 19, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Gene-edited chickens may offer resistance to avian influenza 

  • June 26, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Breaking down the breed: Brahma 

  • June 14, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

WASDE: Broiler production helps boost meat outlook

  • June 12, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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