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avian flu

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Avian, Colorado, Livestock, Poultry

Egg prices rise on moderate demand as avian influenza trims layer flocks

U.S. wholesale egg prices trend higher on moderate demand and adequate supplies, according to Egg Markets Overview. Read More

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

HPAI continues to affect turkey and egg production

Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Animal Health, Avian, Chickens, Colorado, Livestock, Poultry, Western Region

Verbal disaster declaration for HPAI issued for Colorado county

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

Arkansas webinars focus on HPAI prevention

  • January 14, 2026
  • By Tracy Courage
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)

Nebraska reports avian flu case in commercial flock

  • January 7, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

Iowa confirms avian flu in backyard flock

  • December 30, 2025
  • By hpj-editorial
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Despite roadblocks broiler production expected to go up

  • December 12, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
Nebraska Department of Agriculture

HPAI detected in Nebraska dairy herd

  • September 15, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
Eggs that have been in your fridge for a few weeks will peel easier once hardboiled. The larger the egg, the easier it should be to peel as well. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Egg and broiler production expected to increase in early 2026

  • September 13, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
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)

CDC ends bird flu emergency

  • July 21, 2025
  • By David Murray

$27.1 billion advanced for ag spending by Senate committee

  • July 18, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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