Cattle import restrictions are in place in 17 states due to confirmed positives of highly pathogenic avian influenza in some dairy herds. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Officials outline bird flu responses

When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension

Montana lab recognized by USDA

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

USDA, industry officials still trying to understand ‘bird flu’ spread

Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

Grillin’ and Chillin’? Remember food safety

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
(Photo courtesy K-State Research and Extension.)

What the beef is going on?

Texas barbecue has become an iconic culinary and cultural dish. The Brisketeers and pitmasters around the state continue to push the boundaries of the low and slow science behind barbecue. (Courtney Sacco, Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’

Chickens on traditional free range poultry farm.(Adobe Stock │ #372263083 - monticellllo)

Poultry meeting set for May 24