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Breaking down the breed: Barred Rock 

(Photo by Sherry via Pexels.) The Barred Rock, also known as the Barred Plymouth Rock, is an excellent choice for any new chicken owner because it is a hardy breed known for its friendliness and dual-purpose in egg laying and meat production. They are ... Read More

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

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

Ag News, Beef, economy, Government, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, NCBA

Meat and Ag industry reacts to the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act  



Breaking down the breed: Leghorn 

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

Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Verbal disaster declaration for HPAI issued for Colorado county

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas Extension.

Kansas, Minnesota lead the way with confirmations of HPAI in commercial, backyard flocks 

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Poultry and egg production poised for stability

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

Arkansas webinars focus on HPAI prevention

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

Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

Iowa confirms avian flu in backyard flock