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poultry production

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

USDA lowers 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast

USDA lowers 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast as beef and pork projections decline, WASDE reports. Read More

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.
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USDA adjusts poultry and egg outlooks

The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Poultry production on upswing

Gene-edited chickens may offer resistance to avian influenza 

  • June 26, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
Researchers with the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science collect samples from the bottoms of shoes covered in plastic bags during research evaluating disinfectant effectiveness under real-world poultry farm conditions. (LindseyWythe/Texas A&M AgriLife)

New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread

  • May 18, 2026
  • By Karn Dhingra │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA: Poultry production expectations raised for 2027

  • May 15, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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

  • April 20, 2026
  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas 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
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
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HPJ Talk: USSEC CEO Jim Sutter on 2026 export outlook, market diversification, and the sustainability edge for U.S. soy

  • January 30, 2026
  • By bound-media-group

Poultry production at top of list in northwest Arkansas, region 

  • August 13, 2025
  • By Kylene Scott
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