1M Chicks Slaughtered in New Bird Flu Outbreak
An Illinois bird flu outbreak has affected 934,600 birds, prompting mass culling amid the nation’s largest active outbreak.

An Illinois bird flu outbreak has affected 934,600 birds, prompting mass culling amid the nation’s largest active outbreak.
Coast Packing CEO Eric Gustafson examines the resurgence of lard and beef tallow, shifting commodity markets, and the regulatory and economic pressures reshaping food manufacturing.
The 2026 Farm Bill remains in limbo as Congress heads toward the midterm election, with Senate action pending and disputes over Proposition 12, SNAP, country-of-origin labeling, and farm program funding still unresolved.
U.S.-Canada tariffs are putting dairy, food prices, and supply chains under pressure, potentially creating excess U.S. dairy supply.