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'It’s exploding faster and faster': Arizona farms, consumers face the growing toll of bird flu
Bird flu is forcing farmers in Arizona and beyond to euthanize millions of laying hens and driving up egg prices. Experts say producers may have to starting using a vaccine on birds, and some worry the virus could mutate to affect humans.
Hickman’s Family Farms struggles to meet egg demand after losing a million birds
A chicken farm based in Buckeye is working to keep up with the demand for eggs after nearly a million of its birds were infected with avian flu.
Help on the way for Arizona egg farmer getting shelled by bird flu
Already this year, the cost of eggs reached record highs primarily because of the bird flu killing egg-laying hens.
Bird flu detected in Arizona dairy’s milk supply
State agriculture officials confirmed Tuesday that a dairy farm in Maricopa County tested positive for bird flu – Arizona’s first detection of the virus in milk. The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) announced Friday that it discovered the case of bird flu,
AZ egg farmer talks about bird flu's impact
Around the country and in Arizona, it is difficult to keep bird flu under control, and according to the AP, the virus has contributed to a rise in egg prices. We sat down with Glen Hickman with Hickman Family Farms to hear his perspective on bird flu and the impact on his business.
Egg farmer hit hard by bird flu, describes 'nightmare' of losing 3 flocks
Greg Herbruck, CEO of a Michigan egg production company, said bird flu hit all of the company's farms around last Easter. Production still has not returned to normal levels.
Arizonans flock to farm-raised eggs as prices soar at grocery stores
With the increasing egg prices at the grocery store Buckeye ranch owner Linda Whitehead said the demand for her farm fresh ...
Bird flu found in Arizona dairy cattle milk after being first detected in neighboring Nevada
Bird flu has been detected in Arizona dairy cattle milk, and a dairy farm has been placed under quarantine as a precaution, ...
Arizona woman pleads guilty to scheme that generated $17M for herself and North Korea
Christina Marie Chapman, 48, pleaded guilty to three counts, including aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.
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Bill seeks to limit Arizona wind farm locations
Tucson Electric Power owns the 250-megawatt Oso Grande Wind Project near Roswell, New Mexico, where wind turbines are seen ...
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Bird flu detected in milk produced by Arizona dairy herd for 1st time
Bird flu was recently detected in milk produced by an Arizona dairy herd for the first time, officials announced Friday.
Sen. Mark Kelly warns about Trump tariffs after tour of Arizona dairy facility
Ariz., is talking to farmers and consumers about what President Donald Trump's tariff agenda could mean at home.
Diamondbacks Farm System Rank Drops According to Baseball America
Entering the 2024 season, Baseball America ranked the D-backs as having the second best farm system in MLB. But their ...
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Dairy farm in Maricopa County quarantined for flu
An Arizona dairy farm is quarantined after testing positive for bird flu, but products remain safe for human consumption. FOx ...