The ag sector remains on alert for high path avian influenza, with farmers implementing a number of biosecurity protocols.
Purdue University researchers have now developed a diagnostic test for rapidly detecting the virus.
Dr. Mohit Verma, with the university, spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the test, the benefit to producers, and next steps.
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Egg prices have been on a roller coaster this year, soaring sky-high and falling back down to Earth in just a few months.
In June, prices were down 77% compared to the highest weekly price in 2022.
According to the USDA Outlook Board, margins could improve for producers depending on a decrease in cases of High-Path Avian Flu (HPAI).
Did you know that eight states raise nearly 77% of the U.S. turkey supply? It’s impressive. But when it comes to the impacts of High-Path Avian Flu on commercial turkey flocks — it also means those same states, in most cases, will bear the brunt of lost production value due to the virus.
Experts predict consumers will pay nearly double the price per pound for certain types of turkey than the average cost just five years ago.