Why Are Egg Prices Going Up Right Now?
The USDA released its most recent egg market news report on Jan 7, 2025, and it shows that the increased prices of shelled eggs, which began skyrocketing in December of 2024, have yet to come down in the new year.
Nearly $9 a dozen: Why egg prices are skyrocketing and for how long
The average price of a dozen large eggs starkly increased in California in December to $8.97, up from $5.68 in late November, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
Egg prices are soaring; when will they come back down?
It’s unclear when the price of eggs will stabilize in the near future as avian flu continues to spread. The USDA has adjusted its production forecasts downward for 2025, indicating that recovery from this year’s supply losses could take longer than expected​, reported Forbes.
‘Normal’ California egg prices months away, analyst says
The key is the loss of egg makers. Moscogiuri says the industry is down 20 million hens to flu in the past three months out of the nation’s typical 312 million flock. California farmers culled 9 million egg layers in 2024’s last two months alone.
Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know
The bird flu outbreak in the United States is causing egg prices to hit new highs, affecting consumers across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported increased cases of the virus in several
Bird flu is driving up egg prices in Pennsylvania
Bird flu is affecting egg production in Pennsylvania and several other states, causing prices to rise. The big picture: The first bird flu-related human death was confirmed this week in Louisiana. At least 66 human cases have been confirmed in the U.
Egg prices in California reach $9 per dozen in some areas
In its overview of egg markets last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the California benchmark for large shell eggs rose $0.78 to $8.97 per dozen, due to a reduction in supply.
Eggs More Expensive Than Beef in Some Places as Prices Hit New High
Egg prices are rising across the U.S. as producers recover from the flock losses suffered in the past two years amid bird flu.
The Impact of Bird Flu on Egg Prices
The Impact of Bird Flu on Egg Prices
The Egg Shortage, Explained—Why Are Eggs So Expensive?
Learn why there’s an egg shortage in 2024, how bird flu has impacted chicken farms, and what it means for consumers in California and beyond.
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