Egg prices soar in US due to bird flu outbreak

Egg prices surge due to bird flu
Egg prices continue to rise as bird flu spreads across the country. We spoke to Mark Schweitzer, associate professor at CWRU, about using recipes at home that rely less on eggs.
Key bird flu lab threatens to strike as California cases and egg prices climb
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Eggs prices hit record high: How much will they keep climbing?
The latest monthly showed that the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached $4.95 in January, eclipsing the previous record of $4.82 set two years earlier and more than double the low of $2.04 that was recorded in August 2023.
Egg prices expected to go even higher due to shortage from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture says egg prices could go up another 20% this year as bird flu outbreaks continue to fuel a supply shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
In parts of Missouri, bird flu is driving egg prices up over $6 a dozen
Egg prices are expected to increase by 20% in 2025, largely due to the spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza. That's on top of an almost 40% price increase last year.
Supplied but not liking the prices: Avian flu, egg shortage hits home
Diemend Farm in Wendell has to order new baby chicks – replacements for its current flock – 24 months ahead instead of just two months before they are needed.
Egg prices continue to crack new highs as bird flu creates short supply
The egg shortage and resulting price hikes are the direct result of the highly contagious bird flu, which has decimated the number of egg-laying hens. Governor Kathy Hochul said inspectors recently detected bird flu at seven live poultry markets in Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Higher egg prices due to avian flu or corporate greed? Farmers ask for investigation
Farmers aren't so sure that higher egg prices are because of avian flu pointing to corporate greed for the skyrocketing costs.
‘No signs of slowing’: US egg prices soar as avian flu rips across farms
Wholesale prices have doubled over the past year as culls to stop spread of virus prompt shortages and rationing
Egg prices soar in the US due to bird flu outbreak
Shoppers across the U.S. are facing higher egg prices and purchase limits due to a tightening supply chain exacerbated by an ongoing bird flu outbreak. Syakir Jasnee reports. US says will levy tariffs on Mexico,
Sales of backyard chickens that lay their own eggs are booming as bird flu causes prices to crack new records
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Egg prices shot up 15% in January as retailers limit customer purchases
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here's when egg prices could come down, experts say.
Breakfast is booming at US restaurants. Is it also contributing to high egg prices?
Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries. First Watch, a restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, nearly ...
Grocery stores limit egg purchases, thefts increase as bird flu spreads across US
Grocery stores and supermarkets have limited egg purchases, and some people have resorted to stealing in order to get their hands on eggs.
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