HPAI

Five commercial turkey farms test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Strict biosecurity measures urged for poultry operations.

Summary: North Carolina poultry farms and backyard owners are urged to follow strict biosecurity measures as three commercial turkey farms in Johnston County and two commercial turkey farms in Wayne County have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. The first case was confirmed by USDA APHIS on March 30. Three other cases were confirmed […]

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News Roundup: March 4-10

News Roundup: March 4-10

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Best wheat crop ever or the one you wish never happened,” Southeast Farm Press: Thanks to a La Nina weather pattern, Ron Heiniger believes North Carolina could well harvest its […]

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News Roundup: Jan. 2-8

News Roundup: Jan. 2-8

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Ban on poultry shows, sales lifted,” Jacksonville Daily News: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the suspension of live poultry shows and sales has been lifted, a week earlier […]

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