Citrus Juice Opportunities and Rollins' Update on Bird Flu Strategy
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**California citrus growers might benefit from juice market opportunities.
Dr. Marisa Zansler, director of economic and market research with the Florida Department of Citrus, says following some terrible hurricane events and subsequent supply issues, processors are currently getting a lot of their oranges from Brazil and Mexico.
Zansler says Valencia oranges, which California has, are among the most sought-after varieties in the juice market and could be very profitable.
**The National FFA is proud to announce that its more than one million members, alumni and supporters raised more than $1.6 million as part of the 10th Annual FFA Day during National FFA Week in February.
This is the most money ever raised for FFA in a single day, with funds planned to be distributed at the national, state and local levels.
To learn more about the National FFA, visit www.ffa.org.
**Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has provided a progress report on USDA’s five-pronged strategy to combat Bird Flu and lower egg prices.
Less than a month after the plan’s rollout, USDA reports significant advancements.
Rollins says egg prices are falling, farmers are getting some relief, and we are seeing meaningful progress in the fight against avian flu.
Since February 26, wholesale egg prices have dropped almost 50%.
Easter demand may cause some fluctuations.
