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Poultry production on upswing
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (314+ words) The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report notes that poultry production was raised from the previous month. The WASDE report, issued July 10 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said higher poultry production more than offsets lower red meat production....
Gene-edited chickens may offer resistance to avian influenza
3+ week, 1+ day ago (539+ words) Research into gene-editing technology could offer a new tool for reducing the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks, according to Kiho Lee, professor of animal science at the University of Missouri, who has a focus on genetically…...
WASDE: Broiler production helps boost meat outlook
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (403+ words) The report raised United States red meat and poultry production forecast for 2026. The higher broiler production more than offset lower red meat production. Beef production was lowered as the low rate of steer and heifer processing was expected to continue…...
USDA lowers beef production outlook for 2027
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (979+ words) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report projects an increase in pork production in 2027, but lower beef production. In total, U.S. red meat and poultry production for 2027 is forecast above 2026 production levels as higher pork and…...
New research offers practical biosecurity tools to limit poultry disease spread
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (613+ words) New research from a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences doctoral graduate could help producers better protect poultry flocks from disease outbreaks while reducing costs. Wythe’s research comes as the poultry industry continues to battle Highly Pathogenic…...
Avian influenza and Arkansas poultry
2+ mon, 6+ hour ago (315+ words) May 12 —Zoonotic Diseases and Hazard of Poultry Production, Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension, 6 p.m. May 6 — How the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Supports Poultry Health, Dr. Andrew Fidler, Arkansas State Veterinarian May 5 — Mortality Disposal as Part of Biosecurity. Dr....
Beef Month celebrated with Governor’s Proclamation and statewide consumer campaign
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) Gov. Laura Kelly proclaimed May as Beef Month in the state of Kansas on April 30, recognizing and honoring more than 22,000 beef farmers and ranchers across the state. KBC unveils new website in time for grilling season 13 summer billboards placed across…...
Researchers develop promising new vaccine against bird flu
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (427+ words) Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu, demonstrating strong efficacy in both mice and cattle. Avian influenza, or H5N1, has disrupted agricultural systems globally, leading to…...
Got chickens? Take the HPJ Poultry Poll
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (47+ words) High Plains Journal Got chickens? Take the HPJ Poultry Poll Over the past several years, backyard flocks have grown in popularity. High Plains Journal wants to hear all about your birds and how you manage your flock. Take this quick…...
Arkansas Poultry Chain distributes nearly 33,000 chicks to youth in Arkansas, Oklahoma
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (892+ words) In the early morning hours on April 8, Cooperative Extension Service staff and volunteers began the work of unloading a truckload of nearly 33,000 Hy-Line Brown chickens to be distributed to more than 1,900 youth as part of the Arkansas Poultry Chain program....