HPAI Detected in Dairy Cattle Across Three States

U.S. agriculture is facing a mix of policy, market, trade, labor and disease-related risks, issues slated for discussion at Fresno State’s 2026 Agribusiness Management Conference. Recent U.S. export sales were disappointing for corn and soybeans, with an analyst flagging additional concerns for the soybean market. USDA is urging poultry and livestock producers to maintain vigilance and biosecurity as avian flu detections continue, while milk testing is being used to monitor infections in dairy cattle and reassure consumers about dairy safety. Agricultural groups also use USDA trade missions to build relationships with overseas buyers and expand export opportunities. Meanwhile, fertilizer supplies and prices face pressure from shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty over U.S.-Canada trade, affecting nitrogen, phosphate and potentially potash.