Following is an update on the impact and ongoing issues related to the outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Since the first detection in January 2022, the disease has been detected in 37 states, but most of the cases have been wild birds (34 states) and then the second tier has been backyard flocks (22 states). For commercial flocks there have been detections in 16 states – of course, there are fewer states with commercial flocks compared to states with backyard flocks and wild birds.
A map of the distribution, as of 23 April, per U.S. Geological Society is below; commercial flocks impacted are mainly in the Central and Mississippi migratory flyways for wild birds, which corresponds more with layers and turkeys th...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
