Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA: Poultry production expectations raised for 2027

Got chickens? Take the HPJ Poultry Poll

READY FOR PICK-UP — Orders of day-old Hy-Line Brown chickens await pick-up by extension county agents to be distributed to more than 1,900 youth in Arkansas and Oklahoma to raise for poultry contests during fair season. (UADA photo.)

Arkansas Poultry Chain distributes nearly 33,000 chicks to youth in Arkansas, Oklahoma

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Breaking down the breed: Easter egger

Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)

USDA report lowers 2026 poultry outlook

Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)

What can replace eggs in the kitchen?

Chickens (Photo: USDA-ARS photo by Stephen Ausmus)

Mealworms could help prevent the spread of HPAI

Free-range happy chickens and roosters (Photo: Adobe Stock │ 355458909 - Sonja Birkelbach)

Avian flu detected in Iowa backyard flock