
poultry
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Tim Boyle / Getty Images 6:43pm Jun 07, 2022Economy EconomyWhile chicken prices nationwide have increased, retailers such as Costco and BJ's are still selling rotisserie chickens for under $5. That's part of a broader strategy. -
4:16pm Apr 14, 2022Agriculture Agriculture Economy
NC suspends poultry events, public sales over avian flu concerns
North Carolina is suspending poultry shows and public sales until further notice because of growing concerns over a highly contagious strain of the bird flu.
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Jeff Goulden / Getty Images 3:09pm Apr 09, 2022Science Science EnvironmentA worrisome new bird flu is spreading in American birds and may be here to stay
Scientists are tracking a deadly bird flu outbreak that has infected wild birds in more than 30 states. Purging the nation's poultry supply may not be enough to keep the virus from sticking around. -
7:38pm Aug 15, 2021Economy Economy
As Rural Areas Lose Population, Job Pool For Agriculture Shrinks
Rural America lost more population in the latest census, highlighting an already severe worker shortage in the nation's farming and ranching regions and drawing calls from those industries for immi
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3:10pm Mar 09, 2021Economy Economy Health & Safety
Tyson Begins On-Site Vaccinations At Plants, Including Wilkesboro
Tyson Foods is vaccinating thousands of frontline workers at some of its plants across the country. This includes its large chicken processing complex in Wilkesboro.
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4:26pm Mar 01, 2021Economy Economy Health & Safety
Corralling COVID-19 In Meatpacking And Poultry Processing Plants
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3:50pm May 15, 2020Health & Safety Health & Safety
Lower Production Output By Meat Plants Could Drive Up Prices At The Store
There are more than two-dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at North Carolina meat processing plants. That includes confirmed cases at the Tyson Foods plant in Wilkes County.
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5:06pm May 14, 2020Health & Safety Health & Safety
Wilkes Tyson Plant Closes Again, Struggles To Balance Operations and Worker Safety
The Tyson Foods Plant in Wilkes County is closing temporarily. This is the second time in a week the facility has shut its doors after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
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1:54pm May 05, 2020Economy Economy Health & Safety
Wilkes County Plans More Testing After COVID-19 Outbreak At Tyson Plant
COVID-19 cases in Wilkes County have spiked dramatically within the past two weeks — over 130 reported as of Tuesday.
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3:51pm Apr 17, 2019Economy Economy
Delaware-Based Chicken Producer Expands Operations In North Carolina
One of the country’s largest chicken producers is expanding its footprint in North Carolina.
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Juliana Neumann 12:23pm Nov 19, 2018National National EnvironmentPardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel
When heated under proper conditions, turkey droppings transform into a form of coal, and serve as a renewable resource. Just think: Someday you might roast your holiday turkey using its own excrement. -
7:38am Oct 01, 2018Education Education
Wilkes Community College Partners With Tyson For New Poultry Learning Lab
Wilkes Community College is welcoming hundreds of baby chicks to campus as part of a new learning lab that will give students hands-on experi