WA State Resident Succumbs to Complications of Avian Influenza
In a surprising turn of events, health officials confirm the first human case of the H5N5 avian influenza. This news brings heightened awareness to backyard bird safety.
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2024 WASDE Report and First Human Bird Flu Death
USDA reports drive corn and soybean futures up after release, wheat supplies slightly larger.
California Dairies Confirm HPAI and Commodity Groups Farm Bill Pressure
Explore USDA's new Ag Census Web Maps for detailed county-level agriculture data on crops, producers, and economics.
USDA Dairy Assistance and Beef Export Values Highest in a Year
USDA offers financial aid to dairy producers impacted by Avian Influenza, supporting herds during reduced milk production.
Bird Flu Updates: Second Human Infection, Vaccine Talks, Layoffs
Several important events have happened this week in the ongoing avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak. Here's what you need to know.
Livestock Auctions Scramble and American Farmers Get Older & Younger
Discover how efforts to control H5N1 avian influenza impact dairy farmers and auction yards.
California Well and Groundwater Fees and Rabobank on Recovering Grocery Prices
Farmers in Tulare Lake Subbasin facing rising costs as state and local agencies impose fees on groundwater wells.
Grizzlies in the North Cascades and Bird Flu Found in Cattle
Grizzlies may return to the North Cascades as per proposed restoration options by National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife, amid criticism from Rep. Dan Newhouse and agricultural organizations.
GE Crops Dominate US Ag and Fuel Prices Decline
Fuel prices began the new year declining after a late-year increase during the holidays. The national average is down 17.3 cents from a month ago and 12.6 cents lower than a year ago.
HPAI Continuing to Spread in OR As 790,000 More Birds Euthanized
As of November 17, 2023, Oregon has new confirmed cases of avian influenza, resulting in the euthanization of almost 790,000 birds.