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Part 4: Depopulation and the Poultry Producer
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. primary control strategy for HPAI, defined by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), is de-population. When HPAI is detected, entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus from spreading.
Part 3: Remarkable Resilience in the Egg Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite losing, on average, 11% of the laying flock every year due to HPAI, the industry has worked tirelessly to maintain a stable supply.
Part 2: Egg Prices and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Southeast Regional Ag News
In this second installment of our series, we focus on the role of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the rising egg prices.
Part 1: Egg Prices and the Upcoming Holidays
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Easter and Passover approach, many families are preparing for the traditional egg hunts and Seder plates—but this year, we’re all pretty well aware of what we’re getting into when it comes to egg prices.
Uses for manure
Idaho Ag Today
U of I to host conference focused on adding value to animal waste
Winegrape Sector Shrinking and USDA's Bird Flu Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California’s winegrape sector continues reeling from a shrinking market that’s left the state with too much vineyard acreage and an oversupply of grapes, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces $1 billion to curb bird flu, protect U.S. poultry, and lower egg prices.
Georgia Peanuts and Soy Production Up and USDA's Bird Flu Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia’s peanut and soybean crops both increased production in 2024, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announces $1 billion to curb bird flu, protect U.S. poultry, and lower egg prices.
The value of Manure
Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho and the Idaho Sustainable Agriculture Initiative for Dairy will host a conference focused on finding ways to make use of animal waste.
January Food Price Index Higher and AARP Supports AM Radio Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Food Price Index increased 0.4% in January, and AARP voices strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation.
Eggs Up. Chickens Down. Let's Talk Statistics.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA released its annual Chicken and Eggs Summary last week, which presents inventories as of December 1, 2024.
Second Guessing Where Milk Comes From?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Representative Kaylee Tuck, sponsor of the "Florida Farm Bill," says, “No one should have to guess whether the ‘milk’ they’re buying actually comes from a cow.”
The Statistics Around Egg Prices
California Ag Today
Although just released, analyst says that the latest USDA Chicken and Eggs Summary is already outdated information.
Business as (Almost) Usual for Georgia Poultry
Southeast Regional Ag News
This week Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced that the Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry activities and released the HPAI Control Area around affected premises after comprehensive testing and response measures found no additional HPAI detections.
How High Will Egg Prices Go?
California Ag Today
Just updated from the USDA, a food price outlook for 2025 and, if you’re like many, your eyes are going to scan for one item: eggs. What is the executive department of United States agriculture anticipating?
A 20.3% Egg Price Increase Expected in 2025
Southeast Regional Ag News
Just updated from the USDA, a food price outlook for 2025 and, if you’re like many, your eyes are going to scan for one item: eggs. What is the executive department of United States agriculture anticipating
HPAI Strikes Another Georgia Commercial Poultry Flock
Southeast Regional Ag News
So close to the case recently identified, the two are sharing a quarantine radius.
Another Georgia HPAI Confirmation and Ag Groups Welcome Trump
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced a second positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Elbert County, and many ag groups are congratulating President Donald Trump after he was officially sworn in as the 47th president.
Packers & Stockyards Act Rule Impacts Poultry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Last week, the USDA issued a final poultry tournament rule under the Packers & Stockyards Act. In response, the American Farm Bureau Federation is calling it a step in the right direction
Georgia Commercial Poultry Industry No Longer Absent of HPAI
Southeast Regional Ag News
The affected farm in Elbert County received confirmation of HPAI on January 17. It housed approximately 45,000 broiler breeders.
US Poultry AI Research and Revised Grizzly Listing Denounced
The Agribusiness Update
USPOULTRY Foundation announces completion of funded research project from the University of Georgia to develop a web-based artificial intelligence system to analyze broiler activity index, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council denounced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s revised grizzly bear listing.