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Another week of increases for broiler sets, placements
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (40+ words) Brownfield Ag News Another week of increases for broiler sets, placements Chicken supplies will likely continue to grow in the coming weeks. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....
Egg industry eyes feed price surge as global risks mount
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (180+ words) April 15, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: News, Poultry Price impacts from the conflict in the Middle East are not being felt by the U. S. poultry industry, yet." MPF board director Steve Taylor of Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the poultry sector…...
Axiota Animal Health to base global operations in Kansas
1+ week, 5+ day ago (169+ words) April 3, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Cattle, Cattle, News A biomanufacturing company focused on cattle health is moving its global headquarters to the Great Plains. Axiota Animal Health recently announced it will name its Wamego, Kansas, research and development and…...
AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025
1+ week, 6+ day ago (268+ words) April 2, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Avian influenza, Eggs, News, Poultry An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Bernt Nelson with the…...
Fire impacts major Iowa egg farm housing millions of hens
2+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) March 27, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Eggs, Human Interest, Iowa, News, Poultry One of the largest egg farms in the United States caught fire Thursday night in north-central Iowa. The Hancock County Sheriff's Office tells Brownfield that additional details about…...
USDA: red meat, poultry supplies tighten on demand, processing speeds
3+ week, 1+ day ago (47+ words) Brownfield Ag News USDA: red meat, poultry supplies tighten on demand, processing speeds Solid demand and slower production during February pulled red meat and poultry supplies lower. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....
USDA: Poultry producers should watch for HPAI symptoms this spring
3+ week, 2+ day ago (189+ words) March 23, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Avian influenza, Human Interest, Livestock, News, Poultry A veterinarian with the USDA says highly pathogenic avian influenza detections continue to occur across the Midwest. Dr. Chelsey Shivley, acting critical issues manager for the Animal…...
More than 100, 000 birds impacted by HPAI in March as wild bird migration season picks up in Indiana
4+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) March 17, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Avian influenza, Indiana, News Twenty-one new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in'commercial poultry'facilities across the state since the beginning of March. Denise'Derrer'Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health…...
Second HPAI commercial turkey flock reported in Kent County
4+ week, 2+ day ago (89+ words) March 16, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a second commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan. The state says the Kent County flock was the second…...
Turkey hatchery numbers ahead of year ago pace
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (45+ words) Brownfield Ag News Turkey hatchery numbers ahead of year ago pace The USDA's turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards a rise in supply and higher production. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....