(NAFB) Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a blueprint intended to bring avian influenza under control. Bernt (BEAR-ent) Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the current outbreak dates back almost three years.
Many Americans are concerned about the price of eggs, with the recent national average reaching $8.11 per dozen. He says USDA’s blueprint contains elements to address egg costs, along with other moves.
Nelson says there are several ways to keep an eye on the status of HPAI, including USDA’s Chicken and Egg Report.
Bernt Nelson of the American Farm Bureau.
Ag Review Feb 28
