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kfgo. com > 04/20/2026 > farm-action-applauds-doj-egg-pricing-case-urges-strong-enforcement

Farm Action applauds DOJ egg pricing case, urges strong enforcement

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (203+ words) Farm Action issued the following statement in response to reporting that the Department of Justice is preparing to file an antitrust case against some of the largest egg producers in the country, following Farm Action's investigation and calls for federal…...

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kfgo. com > 04/16/2026 > farm-action-urges-usda-not-to-delay-protections-for-poultry-growers

Farm Action urges USDA not to delay protections for poultry growers

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (229+ words) Today, Farm Action submitted a public comment opposing the U. S. Department of Agriculture's delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule, arguing the agency already has enough evidence to move forward. In the highly consolidated poultry industry,…...

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kfgo. com > 03/25/2026 > usda-releases-livestock-dairy-and-poultry-reports

USDA releases livestock, dairy, and poultry reports

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (168+ words) The Mighty 790 KFGO USDA releases livestock, dairy, and poultry reports USDA's 2026 projection for beef production was lowered by 110 million pounds from last month to 25. 81 billion pounds. A sharp decline in fed cattle slaughter expected in the first quarter was partially…...

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kfgo. com > 01/30/2026 > midwest-livestock-producers-monitor-avian-flu-spread

Midwest livestock producers monitor avian flu spread

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (158+ words) kfgo. com Midwest livestock producers monitor avian flu spread Livestock and poultry producers across the Midwest are stepping up biosecurity measures as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to circulate among wild birds and commercial flocks. USDA confirmed additional detections…...

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kfgo. com > 01/19/2026 > kansas-producers-officials-battling-hpai-outbreak

Kansas poultry producers, state veterinary officials battling HPAI outbreak

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (163+ words) The Mighty 790 KFGO Kansas poultry producers, state veterinary officials battling HPAI outbreak Kansas is contending with the worst outbreak of bird flu in the United States, with more than 414, 000 birds confirmed infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), federal officials…...

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kfgo. com > 11/27/2025 > more-bird-flu-ahead-of-the-holiday-season

More bird flu ahead of the holiday season

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (149+ words) As the holidays are here, bird flu is once again infecting commercial and backyard poultry flocks. Civil Eats reports that the flu has infected and killed more than 8. 9 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in the U. S. since September. The report said…...

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kfgo. com > 11/19/2025 > officials-monitor-bird-flu-during-fall-migration

Officials Monitor Bird Flu During Fall Migration

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (174+ words) BISMARCK, N. D. - The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is monitoring sick and dead birds across the state. .. Officials Monitor Bird Flu During Fall Migration BISMARCK, N. D. " The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is monitoring sick and dead birds across the…...

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kfgo. com > 10/22/2025 > board-of-animal-health-confirms-bird-flu-in-otter-tail-turkey-operation

Board of Animal Health confirms bird flu in Otter Tail turkey operation

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (265+ words) WILLMAR, Minn. - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirms that a commercial turkey operation in Otter Tai. .. Board of Animal Health confirms bird flu in Otter Tail turkey operation WILLMAR, Minn. " The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirms that a…...

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kfgo. com > 10/03/2025 > farm-bureau-says-turkey-farm-challenges-could-affect-thanksgiving-costs

Farm Bureau says turkey farm challenges could affect Thanksgiving costs

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (149+ words) Satya Murthy / CC Over the last three decades, U. S. turkey production has steadily declined. Demand has only ticked down slightly, leading to tighter supplies and increased prices paid to farmers. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, "Poultry farmers have demonstrated their resiliency…...

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kfgo. com > 09/22/2025 > over-400000-turkeys-killed-in-response-to-sds-bird-flu-outbreak-ducks-identified-as-carriers

Over 400, 000 turkeys killed in response to SD's bird flu outbreak; ducks identified as carriers

7+ mon, 8+ min ago  (372+ words) PIERRE, S. D. (South Dakota Searchlight) " The number of turkeys killed at South Dakota farms in response to recent detections of avian influenza has risen to 419, 650, continuing the state's status as the national epicenter of this season's outbreak. The numbers come from…...