Turkey will cost more: Americans will pay record-high prices for Thanksgiving turkey at the grocery store but there should be enough turkeys to go around, although they may weigh less than usual. (CoBank)
Southern Sierra forests die: Over the past decade, wildfires, drought and bark beetle infestations contributed to the loss of nearly one-third of conifer forests in the lower half of the southern Sierra Nevada, with potential consequences for wildlife. (Los Angeles Times)
Swine fever virus in feed: The virus that causes the devastating African swine fever can survive for at least a year in feed depending on storage temperatures, said scientists who found that two types of additives were “effective mitigants.” (Swine Health Information Center)
Climate impact on fish: Regulators and the seafood industry are considering the possibility that some fish populations may not recover from population declines related to climate change. (Associated Press)
Nitrate levels in Nebraska: The statewide median level of nitrate in water in Nebraska, often a result of nitrogen fertilizer, has doubled since 1978; exposure to high levels of nitrate in drinking water can pose health risks. (Flatwater Free Press)