A number of states have seen an increase in black vulture populations over time, which can pose significant threats to livestock.
Producers in Illinois are now able to apply for depredation permits in an effort to better protect their animals.
Tasha Bunting with the Illinois Farm Bureau spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the danger posed by the animal, the influx in the state, and what producers need to keep in mind.
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The Washington Tree Fruit Association says this is not surprising and notes the USDA has offered a lifeline to growers while they transition away from the cannery market.
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