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Record Egg Prices Spike Amid Avian Flu Crisis

3/13/2025

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U.S. egg prices reached a record $5.90 per dozen in February, a 59% increase from last year.
Over 166 million birds have been culled due to the avian flu outbreak, severely affecting supply.
Easter demand may drive prices higher again, although wholesale prices are currently declining.
The USDA launched a $1 billion initiative to tackle high egg prices and mitigate bird flu impacts.

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Story summary

U.S. egg prices reached a record $5.90 per dozen in February, a 59% increase from last year.
Over 166 million birds have been culled due to the avian flu outbreak, severely affecting supply.
Easter demand may drive prices higher again, although wholesale prices are currently declining.
The USDA launched a $1 billion initiative to tackle high egg prices and mitigate bird flu impacts.