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Agriculture

‘A lot at risk’: Expanded Willmar lab plays key role in tracking bird flu

‘A lot at risk’: Expanded Willmar lab plays key role in tracking bird flu

The Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab is located in Kandiyohi County for a reason. It’s surrounded by chicken and turkey farms that help make Minnesota one of the top poultry producers in the nation.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota Legislature approves emergency $1M for bird flu

Minnesota Legislature approves emergency $1M for bird flu

The bill, which Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign soon, will help pay for testing materials, equipment and personnel. Lawmakers are expected to field requests for more money as the flu spreads.
by The Associated Press

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Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds

Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds

Minnesota animal health officials said Wednesday the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been found in 21 poultry flocks across 11 Minnesota counties. Most are commercial turkey operations.
by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years

What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years

Nearly 23 million birds have died as a highly pathogenic bird flu virus tears its way through farms and chicken yards. It has spread to at least 24 states in less than two months.
by Bill Chappell

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Despite drought Minnesota farmers fared well in 2021

Despite drought Minnesota farmers fared well in 2021

Despite drought conditions that affected much of Minnesota last year, farm profits improved for the second year in a row because of high prices for crops and livestock.
by Dan Gunderson

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Avian flu continues to spread to more Minnesota poultry flocks

Avian flu continues to spread to more Minnesota poultry flocks

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health on Tuesday reported the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state is now affecting a total of 15 poultry flocks — up from seven last Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Senate passes agriculture relief bill

Minnesota Senate passes agriculture relief bill

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation Thursday to provide drought relief to farmers and make preparations for farm disease outbreaks.
by Tim Pugmire

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More Minnesota butcher shops open as consumers seek locally sourced food

More Minnesota butcher shops open as consumers seek locally sourced food

Pandemic supply chain problems have prompted a renewed interest in local butcher shops as consumers look closer to home for reliable sources of food. Government support to help fund expansion and training is also helping grow the industry.
by Dan Gunderson

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Avian influenza confirmed in two Minnesota poultry flocks

Avian influenza confirmed in two Minnesota poultry flocks

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in two poultry flocks in Minnesota, the state Board of Animal Health announced Saturday. Back in 2015, 9 million birds in Minnesota were killed by the virus, or euthanized to slow its spread.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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