poultry

The bird flu virus is affecting people and dairy cattle in the Valley, but the biggest impact is among poultry flocks – and egg prices – as the avian flu outbreak enters its third year in the U.S.

In 2008, Californians passed a law by a two-thirds majority to give egg-laying hens more space to move around. Farmers have had the last seven years to…

Starting January 1st, every egg sold at a grocery store in California must meet new standards that require hens have more space. It’s a requirement of…

Fresno based poultry producer Zacky Farms has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the high cost of grain the company uses for feed. The 70…