First case of bird flu of 2025 detected in central Nebraska
The avian bird flu has struck a flock of chickens in central Nebraska. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this week confirmed the H5N1 avian flu virus in a backyard chicken flock in Kearney County.
First outbreak of rare bird flu strain detected at Calif. duck farm
U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County, California, they said in a report to Paris-based WOAH, adding that the almost 119,000 birds on the
Pennsylvania sees first 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry at Lehigh County farm
A commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County has Pennsylvania’s first confirmed 2025 case of bird flu in domestic poultry, the state Department of Agriculture said, noting the case affected a
US reports first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday. U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County,
Bird flu detected at Pennsylvania poultry farm
State and federal agencies are at the farm “carrying out a comprehensive response plan” to prevent the virus from spreading.
Bird flu outbreak strikes poultry farm in California
This story incorporates reporting fromU.S. News & World Report, cidrap.umn and scmp.com.The United States has reported its initial outbreak of the H5N9 bird flu strain in poultry, specifically at a duck farm in Merced County,
White House says Biden admin's killing of over 100M chickens contributed to skyrocketing egg prices
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the Biden administration contributed to the high cost of eggs after directing 100,000,000 chickens be killed.
Should the US Department of Agriculture be in Iowa? Rep. Hinson introduces bill to move DC agencies
New legislation Hinson introduced, called the Swamp Act, would move federal agency headquarters out of Washington, D.C. She ...
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Pennsylvania invests into states meat processing businesses
This grant helps small meat and poultry processors meet growing demand from customers who want to buy local and keep their ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers will weigh dozens of agriculture bills in upcoming session
Oklahoma lawmakers filed dozens of agriculture-related bills for this upcoming session, from changing food ingredients to who ...
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States Are Doing a Terrible Job Enforcing Laws Meant to Protect Farmed Animals
Farmed animals in the United States have minimal legal protections, and much of the abuse they endure is legal. Unfortunately ...
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Delaware Collaborates with United States Department of Agriculture as Avian Flu Concerns Continue
DELAWARE -- As dead and sick birds presumed to have avian influenza continue to appear in Delaware, DNREC officials announced a collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture to ...
Wegmans recalls chicken nuggets after bone fragments found in meat: See states impacted
Wegmans issued the voluntary recall of its frozen chicken nuggets after bone fragments were found in the meat.
USDA inspector general escorted out of office after refusing to leave despite dismissal by Trump administration
Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the department, had earlier told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White ...