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: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
