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Arizona Farmer Pushes for Poultry Vaccines to Lower Egg Prices

2/14/2025

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Arizona egg farmer Glenn Hickman is calling on the federal government to permit poultry vaccinations against avian flu, a move he believes could help alleviate skyrocketing egg prices. With U.S. farms suffering a 12% loss of birds since December, prices have soared to an average of $4.95 per dozen. Senator Ruben Gallego backs this initiative, highlighting its promise to restore stability in supply and pricing.

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Arizona egg farmer Glenn Hickman is calling on the federal government to permit poultry vaccinations against avian flu, a move he believes could help alleviate skyrocketing egg prices. With U.S. farms suffering a 12% loss of birds since December, prices have soared to an average of $4.95 per dozen. Senator Ruben Gallego backs this initiative, highlighting its promise to restore stability in supply and pricing.