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Bird flu
Eggs cheap as overseas demand for U.S. produce falls
Aug 1, 2017
An oversupply of eggs is driving down prices to record low levels. But what cheers shoppers isn’t always good for farmers. Many producers are just recovering from a devastating bird flu outbreak that struck two years ago. And this is one more hassle to deal with. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
Chicken farmer ramps up biosecurity measures
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 8, 2017
Ed Fryar says he's 'watchful' but not worried about the recent avian flu outbreak in Tennessee.
Egg producers skittish about cage-free investments
by
Annie Baxter
Jul 7, 2016
As cage-free egg sales slow, producers hesitate to invest in cage-free systems.
The Chinese lake that's ground zero for the bird flu
by
Rob Schmitz
Mar 30, 2016
Scientists have their eyes on Poyang Lake, China's breeding ground for bird flu.
Turkey shortage could hurt food banks at Thanksgiving
by
Annie Baxter
Nov 5, 2015
A bird flu outbreak last spring cost producers 8 million turkeys.
Poultry industry seeks ways to prevent more bird flu
by
Annie Baxter
Jul 29, 2015
Farmers and officials prepare for a 'worst-case scenario' during fall migration.
Bird flu is winding down but bakers still feel a pinch
by
Annie Baxter
Jul 15, 2015
The price of liquid eggs, bought by the bucket, has skyrocketed.
For public good, not for profit.
Experts still puzzling over bird flu
by
Annie Baxter
Jun 25, 2015
Experts are still stymied by a bird flu crisis that cost farmers millions of birds.
Why egg prices have been climbing while chicken prices are falling
by
Annie Baxter
Jun 18, 2015
Farms that produce chickens for meat are seeing exports drop, pushing prices down.
Bird flu may take fresh turkeys off the menu
by
Annie Baxter
Jun 5, 2015
Come Thanksgiving, consumers could be flocking to frozen poultry.