More than 35 million hens lost to avian influenza so far.

Soybean numbers below trade expectations, corn above.

Volatility in wholesale shell egg prices was a dominant market feature during the final two months of 2014.

Price of 16-lb. turkey about the same as last year.

Soybean harvest even with average in latest week.

Condition of corn, soybean crops unchanged.

US 2015 corn carryover forecast above trade average.

Higher hog prices also a market factor during the quarter.

Rule on sanitary transport of human, animal foods needs additional time for examination and comments, says advocacy group.

The weather, combined with international tensions, is impacting the markets for corn and wheat.