MANHATTAN, Kan. — Over the last three years, an ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has threatened poultry flocks in Kansas and across the nation, primarily spread by wild waterfowl. The fall again brought a resurgence of the virus detected in wild birds across the state, and this month several backyard poultry flocks in Kansas were confirmed with cases of HPAI.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture reminds poultry owners that the threat of exposure to susceptible birds in Kansas is high. Anyone involved with poultry production, from the small backyard chicken owner to the large commercial producer, should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. Find guidance on biosecurity measures to protect your birds from the spread of HPAI on the KDA Division of Animal Health webpage at agriculture.ks.gov/AvianInfluenza.
AGNEWS
Kansas Soybean Commission confirms next year’s checkoff funding decisions
Market development and production research remain top priorities Kansas Soybean Commissioners met in early December to hear funding proposals and establish the budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The board of volunteer farmer-leaders... [More]
WTAS: Nation’s farmers, producers, and ag leaders praise President Trump’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today highlighted the outpouring of support from governors, commodity groups, farm bureaus, and agriculture industry leaders across the country following President Trump’s announcement of $12 billion... [More]
Local calving school offered to assist area beef producers
In anticipation of calving season, K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, and K-State Research and Extension faculty and staff are planning a series of calving schools to help boost producers’ chances of a successful year. The Marais des Cygnes District,... [More]
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NEWS
Linn County Planning Commission approves Thies motorcycle CUP
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COMMUNITY
Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
Jayhawk Linn High School senior Eleanor Vaughn, daughter of Lucas and Megan Vaughn, was honored in a surprise ceremony attended by students, staff and her family as the recipient of the highly competitive Rudd Foundation Scholarship. Vaughn, who plans to attend Kansas State... [More]
PV FFA receives KAAE award
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Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
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