…football games.” Still, he offers an informed, steady perspective. If the industry avoids catastrophic disruptions—foreign animal disease outbreaks, geopolitical shocks, or “anything out of the ordinary”—he expects: Strong markets in…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…As the interview continued, Kester discussed the ongoing threat of the New World Screwworm near the Texas–Mexico border, saying that USDA teams are “doing heroic work” to contain outbreaks. He…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…Hill confirmed JD Food secured strong supplies early, ensuring customers will not face shortages. Still, he noted that poultry markets remain vulnerable due to outbreaks of avian influenza, which have…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…Payments Expected The USDA anticipates issuing additional payments as more claims are filed and processed. Many of the payouts distributed in May and June 2025 were still related to outbreaks…
Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
…navigating pest pressure in California’s orchards. From mite outbreaks in plums and peaches to overlooked San Jose scale infestations, Todd explains why acting now can prevent a harvest-season disaster. Learn…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
…issues before they lead to outbreaks. The training is designed to empower field staff to act swiftly and decisively to uphold food safety standards. 3. Implementing a Practical Strategy to…
Is This the Year of the Spider Mite? Strategies for Tree Nut and Grape Growers
…hull split hits. You’ll learn why Zeal® MVP Miticide is a top tool for long-lasting mite control and how a proactive approach can prevent costly outbreaks. Plus, get expert insights…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…disease outbreaks like the New World screwworm and efforts to cut red tape for poultry producers by removing duplicative data collection and extending line speed waivers. Rollins gave particular focus…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…conversation covers it all. Discover how disease pressure, irrigation, orchard density, and even neighboring crops can set the stage for outbreaks—and why timely, strategic fungicide applications like Quash® can be…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…prices are expected to remain volatile, driven by the ongoing risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks. FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook 2025-Baseline-OutlookDownload Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Progress Report on HPAI Prevention and Mitigation Strategy
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…will work with farmers and scientists to develop innovative strategies to limit the extent of depopulations in HPAI outbreaks. USDA will educate consumers and Congress on the need to fix…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…The symptoms become more pronounced as the season progresses.” If left untreated, shot hole and scab can lead to serious consequences. “Severe outbreaks can reduce yield, cause tree defoliation, and…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…mammals. The infected black rats were discovered in Riverside County, California, near recent poultry outbreaks. This finding adds to growing evidence of cross-species transmission, with additional cases reported in a…