TFB Commends USDA Strategy to Fight Avian Influenza

February 28, 2025 – The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s announcement in Washington, D.C., of a comprehensive strategy to combat the avian flu outbreak.

“Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) thanks President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for working on a comprehensive strategy to combat the avian flu outbreak and providing common sense solutions to stabilize egg prices.

“We also thank Secretary Rollins for taking time to recently meet with TFB county leaders and other agricultural organizations in East Texas to hear firsthand about the issues facing the poultry sector. TFB looks forward to our continued work with the administration to create more opportunities for Texas farmers, ranchers and consumers.”