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USDA Launches $1 Billion Plan to Address Egg Prices and Bird Flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts a 20.3% increase in egg prices in 2025 due to a bird flu outbreak that has killed over 13.2 million commercial egg-laying hens in December alone.
Eric Bunzow raises chickens for eggs, prioritizing health benefits over cost, despite rising feed prices amidst the bird flu situation.
Stephanie Vogel, from the Northern Kentucky Health Department, stated that the general public faces a low risk of contracting bird flu, which should be reassuring.
Small businesses, like Bob's Diner, are struggling with rising egg prices, leading to menu price adjustments and concerns about future affordability.

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Time Magazine

Are Egg Producers Inflating Prices?

OMAHA, Neb. — Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers. Advocacy groups, Democratic lawmakers and a Federal Trade Commission member are calling for a government investigation after egg prices spiked to a record average of $4.95 per dozen this month. The Trump ad…

10 hours ago·United States

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Inc.

Is Price Gouging Part of Rising Egg Prices? Officials Want to Know

Consumer advocates, Democratic legislators and an FTC official call for an investigation into why the average price for a dozen eggs is now $4.95, squeezing restaurants and household shoppers.

11 hours ago

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Global News

U.S. may import more eggs as prices soar. Canada says ‘happy to discuss’ - National

In a recent op-ed, United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined her plan to lower the price of eggs and it includes importing more eggs.

12 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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npr

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

Eggs have become the grocery staple that Americans can't stop talking about, whether its fears of widespread bird flu getting worse or the drastic increase in prices.

14 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Clarin

Avian flu: The United States boosts egg imports after the dizzying price increase

The average value of the dozen eggs in the United States reached a record $8.11 this Tuesday.The American country will invest $1 billion to eradicate the disease that affects birds.

17 hours ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Times Live

US will spend up to $1bn to combat bird flu, agriculture secretary says

The US will invest up to $1bn to combat the spread of bird flu, and increase imports of eggs in an effort to drive down high prices, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said on Wednesday.

1 day ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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