Mexico begins phase two of bird flu vaccination campaign
The Mexican government has started phase two of its bird flu vaccination campaign in response to the country’s H7N3 virus outbreak, which has so far resulted in the slaughter of nearly 11 million birds to prevent its spread.
Expert agricultural economists to discuss ethanol & the outlook for chicken and competing meats
Two expert agricultural economists will discuss the situation for ethanol and chicken and competing meats at the National Chicken Council’s 58th Annual Conference scheduled October 10-11 at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington D.C.
Brazil’s poultry output slows in July
Poultry production in Brazil eased in July on surging grain prices that pressured margins and producers’ cash flow, according to Reuters. Francisco Turra, head of Ubabef, the country’s poultry association, told Reuters that 20 of the association’s 80 members were experiencing financial problems because of rising feed costs.
Global economy poised for increased costs
Just a few months ago things were looking up. The economy was recovering, consumers were spending, we had a record corn crop in the ground, and both cattle and poultry producers were looking to rebuild and expand production. Then the economy took a nosedive in the second quarter, and a drought decimated the corn crop.
Potential impacts of waiving ethanol blending rules
An analysis of the potential impacts of waiving the federal ethanol mandate was the subject of a web conference Thursday, Aug. 16. In collaboration with Purdue University, Farm Foundation, NFP hosted the web conference, which featured the work of three Purdue University economists.
Governors start to pile up against ethanol
Two more governors lent their voices to calls for the Environmental Protection Agency to grant a waiver from the ethanol quotas mandated by the federal Renewable Fuels Standard. According to […]
Ethanol would suffer should U.S. mandate be waived, Vilsack says
Investment in U.S. ethanol production, which along with a drought-plagued crop is being blamed for near-record corn costs, may decline should federal use requirements for the biofuel be reduced, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Feed costs to pressure meat, poultry production
Higher feed prices are forecasted to slow red meat and poultry production, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). USDA reduced meat and […]
World powers eye emergency food meeting; action doubted
Leading members of the Group of 20 nations are prepared to trigger an emergency meeting to address soaring grain prices caused by the worst U.S. drought in more than half […]
Obama administration looking at ethanol rules
The Obama administration is reviewing the country’s ethanol policy amid calls from both political parties and the United Nations to suspend annual targets as the worst drought in 56 years spurs corn prices.