Poultry
After months of declining consumer egg prices, buyers could be facing a sharp increase in costs as prices surge upwards once again.
High Path Avian Flu (or HPAI), along with the return of Avian Pneumo-Virus and Reovirus, has raised concerns among poultry experts as the industry continues it’s recovery from past outbreaks.
Several food distributors have opted to withdraw their lawsuits against major players like Perdue and Sanderson, which revolved around allegations of price fixing.
Vaccines have been discussed, but one national group worries they could be just as harmful as the virus.
What can these facilities do to protect themselves? I wrote about this issue last spring, and since that time, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued a significant opinion. That makes an update in order.
In 2023, U.S. meat production failed to post a year-over-year increase, the first time since 2014. This year, livestock analysts say production growth will hardly be measurable.
U.S. pork exports could outpace both chicken and beef shipments in the coming decade.
The producers filed the motion in response to an anti-trust litigation filed by the purchasers in 2019 over price collusion.
Ag consultants with Bunge say the renewable fuel industry is helping support lower feed prices for poultry producers.
Lawmakers in Washington recently introduced the “Consistent Egg Labels Act,” a bipartisan bill to define egg labels.
Meet Danielle Graham, an accomplished expert in poultry parasitology who is not only focused on advancing research but is also dedicated to cultivating the next generation of scientists.
Cole and Nicole Roper embody a commitment to agriculture that extends far beyond the fields they cultivate in the heart of Georgia. The Farm Monitor takes us to their Royston-based operation to find out their secrets to success.