GAINESVILLE, Ga. — An outbreak of the avian influenza swept across the Midwest this spring and left the egg farming community reeling. Thirty-five million egg-laying hens, 8 million turkeys and 5 to 6 million pullets — chickens that are a day old to 19 weeks — were affected due to the outbreak....

BELTSVILLE, Md. — Mobile apps are becoming available for farmers at increasing rates. These apps will assist farmers in maximizing land productivity while protecting resources. In May, two mobile apps “LandInfo” and “LandCover,” were released. With the apps, farmers will be able to collect and share soil and land-cover information. They will...

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Consuming high amounts of protein plays a vital role in our everyday routines. Consuming protein can help people lose weight, regulate appetite and cravings. Individuals should aim for 30 grams of protein — the equivalent of four ounces of chicken meat — per meal three times a day. Spreading...

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The egg industry has suffered greatly this year due to avian influenza outbreaks and consumers’ pockets can feel some of the impact. According to Brian Moscogiuri of Urner Barry, the disease has affected 35 million out of 304 million egg-laying hens in the Midwest.   Read the full article...

Girl meets boy and boy meets girl. She’s a 21-year-old senior at WSU Vancouver who is getting ready to graduate and is still a virgin. He’s a young, ambitious billionaire who owns his own company in Seattle. They meet in an unexpected fashion, fall in love and live happily ever after. If...