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Uruguay declares drought, avian flu emergencies
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (328+ words) Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Uruguay declared an agricultural emergency due to water shortages in productive areas. It also activated a health emergency over H5 avian influenza after the virus was found in wildlife. The dual crisis is pressuring a key export sector. The…...
Wild turkeys terrorize Wisconsin neighborhood, chase postal workers - UPI.com
2+ week, 6+ day ago (277+ words) Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Residents of a southern Wisconsin town have been dealing with an unusual group of local ruffians: a flock of aggressive wild turkeys. Janesville neighbor Lawrence Meyer, who recorded video of the turkeys chasing a postal worker down a…...
Watch: Colorado deputy rounds up multiple loose chickens
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (124+ words) Jan. 14 (UPI) -- A Colorado sheriff's deputy found himself taking on the role of poultry wrangler when multiple chickens were reported on the loose in a neighborhood. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said on social media that Deputy Lopes responded to…...
Egg prices top 7,000 won ($4.86) again as discount program ends - UPI.com
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (252+ words) Dec. 28 (Asia Today) -- The average retail price of a 30-egg tray in South Korea has climbed above 7,000 won ($4.86) again, raising fresh concerns about food inflation after government discount support ended this month. The Livestock Products Quality Evaluation Service said the…...