Cage-free egg bill back in discussion amid avian flu concerns
A highly infectious strain of avian influenza, or "bird flu," has led to a steep incline in egg prices around the country.
Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work
The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S. and in ...
Egg prices may soon be on the rise, says expert – here's why and how much
The price of a dozen eggs could soon surpass the record set in December 2023, an expert from the University of Iowa predicted ...
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What You Need To Know Before Using Fruit And Seed Blends In Bird Feeders
It's important to provide birds with the right feed when they visit your yard. Expert Jennifer Tyrell tells us what to know ...
Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here’s how much
Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It’s about to get even ...
A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
Cats — both large cats in captivity and pet house cats — across multiple states have been dying from H5N1 bird flu. Now, ...
January is a great month for backyard bird watching. Here's what you should know.
It’s not too late to enjoy the lively winter bird season. Add a bath or feeder this weekend. You could be enjoying visitors ...
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Get the Facts: What's behind the egg price spike?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nationwide average price for a dozen large eggs in December 2024 was $4.14. In January 2024, that price was $2.52. Whether you like them fried or ...
Bird flu outbreak blamed for rise in egg prices within grocery stores
"We're short of eggs in the market; that's why prices are high. At the same time, too, we're short of eggs to rebuild the flock," said an ISU professor.
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Bird flu detected in Wayne County flock for first time, location under quarantine
In addition to the isolation measures, birds were killed to prevent the highly-contagious virus from spreading, officials ...
How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms first death
The U.S. has reported its first death due to bird flu, aka H5N1. How deadly is H5N1? Experts discuss bird flu fatality rate amid ongoing outbreak.
Experts say Bird Flu raises egg prices by 36% in the last year
In the last year the disease has spread to other animals, like cows and even big cats, experts says that outbreaks are more ...