America is in the middle of an egg shortage
- The United States is facing an egg shortage due to bird flu outbreaks affecting poultry supplies and prices.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects an 11.4% price increase for eggs this year due to the avian influenza.
- 17.2 million egg-laying hens died from bird flu in November and December, causing significant supply issues.
- Grocery stores like Safeway and Publix have reported empty egg shelves and increased prices amidst the ongoing crisis.
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Avian Influenza causing nationwide egg shortage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Avian Influenza, which has killed millions of egg-laying hens is causing a major nationwide egg shortage. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to Waialua Fresh Eggs, the U.S. required about 340 million egg-laying hens to feed the country. Avian flu has reduced that number to 300 million and more are dying every week. Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to prot…
Egg prices skyrocket, shortages in stores, as Michigan’s cage-free law goes into effect - The Midwesterner
A new law in Michigan is driving up the cost of eggs, with some predicting the problem will likely get worse. “Oh, we’re really hearing a lot about it and it needs to be fixed,” state Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, told The Alpena News. “This just doesn’t make any sense.” A law approved in 2019 […]
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