In warning to feds, Schumer says keep funding bird flu fight or else grocery costs could rise

Egg prices in NYC could surge in the wake of bird flu

New Yorkers are still scrambling to find reasonably priced eggs, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that a prolonged bird flu outbreak could make things worse. Eggs and other grocery store items could become more expensive if the federal government ends its support of farms during bird flu outbreaks. Schumer said the feds have helped fight the outbreak so far through biosecurity, including an over $300 million investment fro…

In warning to feds, Schumer says keep funding bird flu fight or else grocery costs could rise

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is ringing the alarm on grocery prices potentially rising again should the federal government decide to “stop helping the nation’s farms and farmers” against bird flu.

The recent outbreak of bird flu in some areas has exacerbated the shortage of eggs in the United States, causing egg prices to soar. On the 12th, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned that continued bird flu outbreaks could make the situation worse.

Schumer warns keep funding bird flu fight or grocery costs could rise – Olean Times Herald

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer has called for a continuation of funding to combat the bird flu, warning that lack of support could lead to increased grocery costs. Schumer criticized the House’s recent decision to cut funding in the Agriculture Appropriations bill, stating that it could risk a bird flu outbreak. The Senator also urged the USDA to ramp up its efforts to prepare for the potential outbreak, emphasizing the importance o…

In warning to feds, Schumer says keep funding bird flu fight or else grocery costs could rise - Mobile Industry Eye

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is raising concerns about the possibility of supermarket costs going up once more if the federal government decides to stop