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Egg Prices Skyrocket as Avian Flu Devastates U.S. Flocks

3/24/2025

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Soaring egg prices in the U.S. are a direct consequence of a devastating avian flu outbreak that has wiped out over 156 million birds. In response, the government is turning to Turkey and South Korea for egg imports. A robust $1 billion USDA initiative is set to bolster biosecurity and aid producers, with hopes for price relief by Easter 2025.

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Story summary

Soaring egg prices in the U.S. are a direct consequence of a devastating avian flu outbreak that has wiped out over 156 million birds. In response, the government is turning to Turkey and South Korea for egg imports. A robust $1 billion USDA initiative is set to bolster biosecurity and aid producers, with hopes for price relief by Easter 2025.