Maryland and Pennsylvania say federal support for combating avian influenza cases on farms was briefly delayed by the change in presidential administration. USDA typically signs agreements with states

Bird flu continues to be a major concern in Pennsylvania. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding said that six flocks, totaling about 2.9 million birds, have been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza so far in 2025.

Pennsylvania has given $13.5 million to hundreds of farmers over the past three years to help them pay for bird flu testing, recover lost revenue, and implement biosecurity measures. These are the tentpoles of the state’s special grant program helping farmers respond to the aggressive virus,

U.S. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY OF IOWA HAS JOINED FELLOW AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBERS JONI ERNST AND JOHN FETTERMAN OF PENNSYLVANIA IN A LETTER URGING NEW DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS TO QUICKLY ADDRESS THE ONGOING SPREAD OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA,

Bird flu continues to be a threat to the Pennsylvania’s ag industry and our pockets.With poultry being one of the top sectors of the ag industry farmers are eag

Sen. Dave McCormick plans to examine vaccination options and press USDA for better cooperation as avian influenza batters Pennsylvania’s egg industry.

Pennsylvania has given $13.5 million to hundreds of farmers over the past three years to help them pay for bird flu testing, recover lost revenue, and implement biosecurity measures. These are the

Avian influenza poses a low risk to humans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, but officials in Pennsylvania are not taking chances as cases appear in other states.

Pittsburgh, this week visited a farm in Lancaster County to meet with local poultry farmers, industry allies, and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding in response to the worsening avian influenza outbreak.

With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five Pennsylvania counties, the PA Department of Agriculture has escalated its

Wild and domestic birds aren’t the only species prone to contracting avian influenza. A red fox tested positive in Lehigh County on Jan. 4.

In recent months, Pennsylvania has witnessed a concerning resurgence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu.