HPAI Detected in Commercial Flock; Caroline County, Maryland 

One year since the state's last confirmed case, Maryland has reported another outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) commonly known as the bird flu.

According to the state's Department of Agriculture, the preliminary confirmation was as a result of an investigation of a broiler operation in Caroline County, just over 2 hours outside of Baltimore. Officials await for United States Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory to confirm in the coming days.

State officials have quarentined all affected premises and birds of which will be depopulated to deminish...

Maryland Governor Announces Hahn’s of Westminster Expansion, Bringing New Jobs to Carroll County

Governor Wes Moore today announced that Hahn Bros., Inc., also known as Hahn’s of Westminster, is growing its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Carroll County with plans to double its workforce in the region. The company has purchased 10 acres of land at the corner of Maryland 482 and Panther Drive in Hampstead, where it plans to move and build a new 54,000 square-foot facility.

“Hahn’s is not only known for its outstanding food products, but also for its excellent customer service over the years...

Poultry Truck Catches Fire in Maryland

A poultry truck in transport caught fire Tuesday on Route 50 in Maryland.

The Salisbury, Hebron and Mardela Springs fire companies worked together to extinguish flames and pump the rest of the diesel fuel from the truck to evacuate it safely.

Details are still unclear on what sparked the fire  and whether chickens were on board.

More information to come as this story develops.