Samples tested by the FDA show remnants or fragments of highly pathogenic
avian influenza in pasteurized milk, indicating the H5N1 virus has spread
across more dairy herds than federal investigators had discovered. FDA and
dairy groups stress that pasteurized milk remains safe.
BDairy Cow Bird Flu Investigation
For the fourth consecutive week, average retail prices for all eight major
fertilizers were higher compared to last month, though none were up
significantly.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
The forecast change from El Nino to La Nina increases concern about soil
moisture reserves for corn and soybean crops.
=^Ag Weather Forum
A new study by USDA's Economic Research Service found that 3.5% of all
U.S. farms received payments for energy production on their land from 2011 to
2020.
1^Traits of Farms Paid to Produce Energy
I remain guardedly bullish in my outlook for the cattle complex through
the remainder of 2024. To be truthful, I think this year may be one of the
hardest to predict as the market's bearish and bullish influences are both
extremely boisterous.
4^Call the Market
