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Agriculture & Poultry

Bird Flu Still Taking Toll on Industry as 1.35 Million Chickens are Killed in Ohio

The outbreak that began in early 2022 has been much less severe this year but there have still been 8.1 million birds killed. read more >
Egg cartons on the shelf at a Walmart location in Houston, Texas
Restaurants & Food / Retail / Small Business

Eggflation And Its Impact on Food Inflation

The question is whether the high cost of eggs has likely impacted the overall food pricing. Although wholesale prices have started to decline from record highs, grocery store prices haven't yet started to follow. read more >
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Agriculture & Poultry

State Confirms Avian Flu in Third Poultry Flock

The virus was found in a backyard flock in Arkansas County. read more >
Chickens on Cooks Venture’s 800-acre farm in Decatur (Benton County). The company, led by Blue Apron co-founder and chef Matthew Wadiak, expects to have their heirloom pasture-raised chicken available direct to consumers and on store shelves starting in July.
Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

Avian Flu-Free, Fingers CrossedLock Icon

Cooks Venture, which raises hardy free-ranging chickens at the old Peterson Farms grounds in Decatur (Benton County), has a CEO who’s exhaling again after the threat of avian flu had Arkansas poultry producers holding their breath just weeks ago. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Real Estate

Animal Vaccine Maker Pacific GeneTech Announces Expansion to Northwest Arkansas

The company expects the new facility to open in late 2022. read more >