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Tag: Poultry

Poultry processing robotics advances with ChicGrasp
Agriculture Artificial Intelligence

Poultry processing robotics advances with ChicGrasp

What started out as a response to labor shortages in poultry processing plants during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a robotics system that can learn by imitating human movements to handle chickens

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Arkansas poultry industry takes estimated $200 million hit after winter storms 
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Arkansas poultry industry takes estimated $200 million hit after winter storms 

The winter storm that hit Arkansas in late January caused an estimated $200 million in damage to the state’s poultry industry

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Avian flu found in Drew, White county flocks
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Avian flu found in Drew, White county flocks

Avian influenza has been found in two more Arkansas flocks

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Peak of waterfowl migration poses risks to poultry, Arkansans urged to report sick, dying birds
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Peak of waterfowl migration poses risks to poultry, Arkansans urged to report sick, dying birds

In the past month, 108 premises — 44 commercial and 64 backyard flocks — tested positive for the H5N1 strain of avian flu, affecting more than 1.16 million birds. None were in Arkansas.

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As waterfowl migration reaches peak, poultry experts urge adherence to biosecurity measures
Agriculture Regional News

As waterfowl migration reaches peak, poultry experts urge adherence to biosecurity measures

As the southern migration of birds reaches its annual peak over the Southern Plains, poultry keepers, especially hobbyists, prepare to double down on biosecurity measures

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Future of poultry processing includes automation, robotics and virtual reality headsets
Agriculture Science & Technology

Future of poultry processing includes automation, robotics and virtual reality headsets

When grocery store shelves went short of chicken products during the COVID-19 pandemic due to labor shortages, scientists got to thinking, “How could AI and robotics help?”

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States Newsroom: USDA rolls out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu after egg prices rise
Agriculture Nation

States Newsroom: USDA rolls out $1 billion plan to combat bird flu after egg prices rise

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it plans to spend up to $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to try to reduce the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry

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20 October 2026

Brasstoberfest

· Oct. 20 – HSU Brass Ensembles “Brasstoberfest,” Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the…

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Harwood Recital Hall, 604 N. 12th St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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27 October 2026

Woodwind Ensembles

· Oct. 27 – HSU Woodwind Ensembles, Harwood Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the public.

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29 October 2026

Pediatrics Plus Fall Fest

A sensory-friendly event organized by Pediatrics Plus. Trunk-or-treat, face painting, pumpkins and more. Taking place at Feaster Park in Arkadelphia.

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30 October 2026

Vocal Scholarship Competition

The Division of Music of Ouachita Baptist University would like to invite you to the 29th Annual Mary Shambarger Vocal…

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30 October 2026

Main Street Trick or Treat

The City of Arkadelphia will host the Main Street Trick or Treat on October 31, in downtown Arkadelphia from 3:00…

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Town Square, 800 Main St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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01 December 2026

Carol of Lights

Join us for the return of Carol of Lights on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas Hall…

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Arkansas Hall, 1118 Henderson St.
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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