Bird Flu Losses

St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) -Zero interest disaster loans are being made available to Minnesota poultry farmers who have suffered losses due to the bird flu outbreaks that have affected over 100 farms since early March.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Agriculture economists say bird flu could cost the two states hardest hit, Iowa and Minnesota, nearly $1 billion and the virus is still spreading.