It has been a little over a week since Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced her five-point comprehensive strategy to tackle High-Path Avian Flu.
During her exclusive interview with RFD-TV at Commodity Classic, she told Kirbe Schnoor she had received a positive response and that the people were grateful to have some kind of plan in place.
Watch the full exclusive interview here
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While there has been an increase in outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) this migration season, the CDC says the public health risk is low.
Approximately 42,000 birds were affected in the outbreak, officials said.
AFBF Economist Bearnt Nelson joins us with insights into current turkey flock sizes, HPAI concerns, and production impacts on holiday demand.
Farmers may benefit from higher turkey prices this holiday season, but risks from HPAI and limited poult placements could further strain the supply.
Disease risks remain a key factor to watch heading into fall.
Wholesale egg prices decreased by 64% from their peak in late 2024, while retail prices have dropped by 27%, according to a recent USDA update.
