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Detector dog (United States Department of Agriculture)
Crops, Disease, Food Safety, Government, Pets

Detector dogs: agriculture’s best friend

They may be cute, fluffy and friendly, but some dogs also have an important job: protecting America's food supply. Read More

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

Egg prices show some sign of easing

USDA
Alternative Livestock, Animal Health, Beef, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Government, Livestock, NCBA, USDA

Live animal imports suspended along southern border



Cows graze a field in northeast Wyoming. (Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Extension.)

Rollins presses Mexico to stop spread of New World screwworm

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)

Rollins: Progress made on avian flu and egg prices

Courtesy of American Horse Council.

APHIS delays HPA final rule to 2026

USDA-APHIS to allow cattle bison imports from Mexico

Looking at a horse in person and trying it out by riding it more than one time, if possible, can help ensure a good fit between horse and rider. (Photo by Shawn Deering)

USDA announces HPA final rule postponement, AHC reacts 

Cowgirl contestant holding her ribbons she won with her horse in an arena during fair (Photo: iStock - BrandyTaylor)

American Horse Council formally requests USDA delay new HPA regulations 

A small piglet in the farm. Swine in a stall. Shallow depth of field portrait of young pig in the farm.

APHIS announces proposed rule to establish swine health improvement plan 

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)

Avian flu discovered in Iowa flock