Fairness for farmers: Ursula von der Leyen, just re-elected president of the European Commission, said she would work for a fair income for European farmers, saying they “should not be forced” to sell their products at a loss. (Euractiv)
Ag grows in Puerto Rico: The value of agricultural production in Puerto Rico increased to $703 million in 2022, a 40 percent jump from 2018, with milk and poultry as the top commodities, said the Census of Agriculture. (USDA)
H5N1 in 164 herds: With six detections this week, Colorado has 43 dairy herds infected with the H5N1 avian flu virus, the most in the nation. Bird flu has been confirmed in 164 herds in 13 states since late March. (USDA)
Record global grain crop: Buoyed by higher yields, world grain production will reach a record 2.321 billion metric tons this year, up 1 percent from 2023/24. Year-end supplies will fall to a 10-year low thanks to high demand for grain. (International Grains Council)