University of California, Davis researchers have found that broccoli byproducts are providing some nutritional benefits when added to poultry feed. The nutrients that remain in the portions of broccoli that …
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
Americans love a good football game, and they also love to eat chicken wings while watching the big game. Cathy Isom lets us know why the National Chicken Council says …
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
Virulent Newcastle disease spreads primarily by moving birds that appear healthy but have already been infected, which appears to be the case with the recent discovery in Utah. After multiple …
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has found more virulent Newcastle disease in two commercial poultry operations in California. The latest discoveries …
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
Researchers from the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Biological Agricultural Engineering and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have found a means to provide an important nutrient …
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
Virulent Newcastle disease has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Riverside County. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) made the …
Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities
Cathy Isom has, over the past week, discussed several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy tells you about the chickens known for having sweet personalities paired …
Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom has covered the restrictions, zoning, and several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy gets down to business of money by letting you know about …
Agri View: BFTP-Butcher Shop a Thing of the Past
Do you remember when you could walk into your local butcher shop and order a cut of meat just the way you wanted it? Maybe you needed a bit of …
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom discussed some common restrictions for having a backyard flock. Today, she continues by letting you know how to find out if your zoned for backyard …
Common Restrictions to Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom continues her series on keeping chickens. She tells us some of the common restrictions when it comes to your backyard flock. That’s coming up on This Land of …
Turkey Prices at a Ten Year Low
The American Farm Bureau Federation says this years price to feed 10 people a Thanksgiving dinner has gotten a little cheaper coming in at an average of $48.90. This could …
Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners
Cathy Isom has, over the past few days, given you the particulars about various types of chickens for a backyard flock. Today, Cathy has a few tips on raising backyard …
Charming Chicken with Big Personality
Cathy Isom continues her series on chickens by telling us a bit about the charming chickens with a big personality known for producing blue eggs. That’s coming up on This …