Poultry
Three major egg producers deny wrongdoing but have agreed to a $3.3 million settlement and egg donations to food banks.
Higher beef prices continue to support food inflation, while egg prices have fallen as production rebounds.
The grants are designed to expand processing capacity, strengthen rural supply chains and improve access for livestock producers.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum joins to discuss Fourth of July cookout costs, food price trends, factors contributing to higher grocery bills, and the relationship between consumer food prices and farm income.
USDA’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook for June points to a mixed year for producers, with tighter beef supplies supporting cattle prices, while larger supplies of dairy, pork, poultry, and eggs pressure some markets.
Weak cold chain performance can lead to slower movement, higher costs, and greater product loss after harvest or processing.
U.S. consumers are still reaching for beef even though the country now produces more pork than beef.
CoBank economist Brian Earnest joins us to discuss the rapid growth of the meat snack category, shifting consumer protein demand, and how food companies are adapting to a changing retail landscape.
Commercial performance will determine whether the specialty sorghum market can expand across poultry-producing regions.