Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms

California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

CBS News - Mar. 14

How bird flu has devastated one American farm

There used to be 3,000 hens on Kakadoodle Farm in Illinois. Because of bird flu, now there are none.

NBC News - Mar. 21

First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire.

BBC News - 4d

In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.

CBS News - Mar. 10

RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it?

In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe. Bird flu has been spreading in North America since late 2021, but recently the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Your questions about bird flu, answered

Sky-high egg prices have drawn renewed attention to the bird flu outbreak, which has caused more than 166 million wild and domestic birds in the U.S. to die since it began.

NBC News - Mar. 9

How a chicken farm in Georgia shaped this LPGA rookie's big-hitting career

Former Georgia standout Jenny Bae grew up on a farm that raises more than 450,000 chickens per year.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Egg prices expected to rise amid continued bird flu outbreaks

Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

H5N1 bird flu spread 'unprecedented,' UN agency warns

A United Nations food agency warned that the continued spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus is an unprecedented food security risk that requires a coordinated global response. In a briefing held on ...

The Hill - Mar. 18

World’s first case of bird flu in sheep detected in England

H5N1 virus found in single animal in Yorkshire but risk to general public is very low, say experts. Bird flu has been detected in sheep for the first time in the world, UK experts have announced, ...

The Guardian - 4d

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed duties in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products

ABC News - Mar. 8

Use of pesticides on UK farms to be cut by 10% by 2030 to protect bees

Campaigners welcome long-delayed proposals to reduce pesticide-related harms to pollinators. The use of pesticides on UK farms is to be reduced by 10% by 2030 under government plans to protect bees ...

The Guardian - Mar. 21

Most Republicans do not believe CDC when it comes to bird flu

Almost 6 in 10 Americans who identify as Republican do not trust the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide reliable information on H5N1 bird flu, according to a new poll from ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Mississippi reports first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu strain in US since 2017

Mississippi state and federal officials have confirmed an outbreak of a strain of bird flu not reported in the U.S. since 2017, with quarantine and depopulation efforts already underway. In a ...

The Hill - Mar. 17

Prince William to appear on Clarkson's Farm

A camera crew followed William as he visited the next generation of Duchy tenant farmers.

BBC News - 2d

She hoped Trump would revive her farm. Now she worries his policies could bankrupt it.

After Donald Trump won the presidency again, Rebecca Carlson was counting on this being the year things turned around for her 1,300-acre farm in northern Michigan.

NBC News - 6d

Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu

A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. ...

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Guardians' right-hander Tanner Bibee scratched from opening day start due to stomach flu

Cleveland's Tanner Bibee was scratched from his opening day start due to the stomach flu. The Guardians made the announcement on Thursday morning, four hours before they faced the Kansas City ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Guardians' right-hander Tanner Bibee scratched from opening day start due to stomach flu

Cleveland's Tanner Bibee was scratched from his opening day start due to the stomach flu. The Guardians made the announcement on Thursday morning, four hours before they faced the Kansas City ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Brothers conned into signing over farm to church minister

Helen Fraser said her cousins were not in their right mind to sign power of attorney documents.

BBC News - Mar. 19

Mississippi Sheriff Used Inmate Labor for Family Farm

In Mississippi, incarcerated trusties cleaned chicken houses, fixed cars and installed flooring for the benefit of a local sheriff and his associates, a new investigation found.

The New York Times - 1d

UK detects bird flu in sheep for the first time

Authorities play down risks to livestock but urge precautions to avoid mass outbreaks seen in US

Financial Times - 4d

Bird Flu Found in Sheep in U.K., a World First

The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low.

The New York Times - 4d

R.F.K.’s Prescription for Bird Flu Is Dangerous

The death rate in the U.S. has been much lower than expected.

The New York Times - 3d

China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates

Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timber

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Farms, Food Banks Cut Off Guard By Spending Cuts

Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Pick for German agriculture minister withdraws after activists storm farm

Günther Felßner says wife was ‘in fear of life and limb’ after animal rights group climbed shed and set off flares. The conservative pick for German agriculture minister has withdrawn his candidacy ...

The Guardian - 2d

How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird Flu

An H5N1 infection can be fatal for domestic animals, but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of them catching the virus.

Wired - Mar. 18

Brazil’s ‘Egg King’ shells out $1bn to acquire major US producer

Avian flu has driven prices for the versatile food to record highs in America

Financial Times - 1d

Egg producer Vital Farms’ stock had its worst month ever, but it’s still a buy, analysts say

All eight analysts who cover the stock on FactSet have a buy rating. It’s all about the eggs.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Polluting industries like salmon farming need to be properly regulated, not let off the hook | Kelly O’Shanassy

The government appears willing to put the future of an entire unique Australian species at risk at the behest of one industry. The hypocrisy is mind-boggling. The anger I have witnessed over the ...

The Guardian - 2d