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Breaking down the breed: Barred Rock 

  • March 15, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
CHICGRASP — The autonomous robotic arm was programmed with imitation learning, trained by a human, to move a chicken carcass onto a shackle conveyor for further processing while adjusting to challenges. (UADA photo)

Poultry processing robotics advances with ChicGrasp

  • March 11, 2026
  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Yellow chicks in a basket. (Adobe Stock │ #348909774 - chayakorn)

Nebraska Extension to host “Chick Care Basics” webinar

  • March 10, 2026
  • By Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
Hands with chicken meat in shop. (Adobe Stock │ #367675022 - Sergey Ryzhov)

Experts expect shift in chicken prices amid fertility, bird flu concerns

  • March 9, 2026
  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)

Egg prices fall to 2023 levels, but won’t last for long

  • February 23, 2026
  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture

Breaking down the breed: Leghorn 

  • February 16, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Protecting backyard chickens from avian influenza takes implementation of a consistent biosecurity regimen that reduces the potential for the virus to be introduced to your farm. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

What is avian influenza? Fast facts on ‘bird flu’ in the U.S.

  • February 13, 2026
  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

HPAI continues to affect turkey and egg production

  • February 13, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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