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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green).
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Bird flu case confirmed in domestic cat in Orleans Parish

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson January 23, 2025January 24, 2025

The state of Louisiana identified a case of a domestic cat with bird flu in New Orleans, according to a spokesperson from the city’s Health Department and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Herman Johnson carries feed to cattle on his family farm near Lexington, Mississippi, on Nov. 9, 2023. Johnson and his family applied for funding from the government’s latest aid program for farmers who’ve faced discrimination.
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Federal aid addresses discrimination for thousands of farmers after years of delay

Drew Costleyby Drew CostleyAugust 5, 2024August 13, 2024
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Conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, but are vastly underfunded

by Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk November 15, 2023November 15, 2023
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