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Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu
A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. consumers may continue to pay high prices for eggs at the grocery store.
Egg prices start to drop after bird flu shortage caused massive hikes
Shoppers may finally feel some relief in the egg aisle after waning demand caused steep price declines over the past week, according to new data.
Vaccinating chickens could help contain bird flu — and egg prices. Here’s why it’s rare
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for soaring egg prices.
Egg prices drop but bird flu keeps market unstable
Egg prices fell $1.20 in March, according to the USDA, but the market remains unpredictable. With no cure for avian flu, the government orders entire flocks to be put down to contain outbreaks. Over 35 million birds have been lost this year,
Egg, poultry ‘price gouging’ reports in NY up more than 840% amid bird flu outbreak
It’s time to crack down. Complaints of illegal egg and poultry price gouging in New York state are up more than 840% in 2025 amid the recent bird flu outbreak, compared to just 16 similar reports
What’s Driving High Egg Prices: Bird Flu or Corporate Greed?
Bird flu is sweeping through egg-laying chickens in the United States at an unprecedented rate. So far in 2025, 30 million layers, as they’re known, have been culled, close to the 38 million killed throughout all of last year: Nearly 10 percent of the country’s annual number of egg-layers have been wiped out.
The Latest on Egg Prices and a Bird Flu Vaccine in Jeopardy
The CDC has sequenced bird flu viruses from people in Nevada and Wyoming, and the Trump Administration has released a strategy for reducing egg prices
Egg Prices: 10% Jump Last Month Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Egg prices rose more than 10% from January to February as a bird flu outbreak continues to hurt the nation’s poultry supply and some grocery chains limit egg purchases—as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to quell concerns.
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Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?
Economists say the sharp decline in wholesale egg prices is a positive sign, with some anticipating lower prices at grocery ...
Egg-based flu vaccine production secure despite avian influenza
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Eggs are disappearing from store shelves due to shortages caused by the avian flu outbreak, but never fear ...
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In bird flu fight, Agriculture Department almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
Despite a major federal investment to help egg and poultry producers bounce back from bird flu losses, finding eggs at a reasonable price — or any eggs at all — remains a tough task for ...
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New Bird Flu Cases at Jay County Egg Pullet Facility, Adams County Duck Farm
New cases of Bird Flu have been found at two major commercial poultry production facilities in Indiana. According to the ...
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Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs
Kathy Whitman, a Colorado State University Extension veterinary specialist, said the quest for fresh eggs should not preclude taking seriously the danger of the avian or bird flu, which can ...
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Ensuring That Your Kids Eat Safe Amid Bird Flu
Are you a parent worried about what to feed your kids amid bird flu? Are you worrying about handling food, or the correct ...
National average wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row
The national average wholesale price of eggs dropped for the third week in a row, as high prices caused falling demand and ...
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
The move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions of dollars a year.