Once bird flu is detected, a farm must cull all the birds in the flock. This has had a devastating impact on the egg industry, as it takes approximately five months for a chicken to mature.

UPDATE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 27: A corporate representative with Rose Acre Farms, which is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, has released the following statement to Hoosier Ag Today confirming that ...

The main reason that eggs are more expensive is the bird flu outbreak. When the virus is found on a farm, the entire flock is killed to limit the spread of disease. Because massive egg farms may ...

Prices for eggs have skyrocketed as bird flu has taken a toll on commercial egg farms across the country. According to the American Egg Board, nearly 50 million laying hens were culled in the U.S ...

The impact of the bird flu is particularly severe for cage-free and organic egg farms, which have also been affected by the epidemic. In the final quarter of 2024 alone, over 20 million egg-laying ...

Egg prices have become a de facto measure for inflation that has left a mark on the United States in the last several years. However, the main reason for this price hike is the bird flu outbreak. When ...

About four months ago, the same caged eggs were $3.93 and organic eggs were $5.91. Some organic farmers said they are intentionally not raising their prices. For Steve Albert, who runs the certified ...

Eggs have long been a beloved kitchen staple enjoyed in a variety of breakfast foods and baked goods. But if you’re a regular egg eater, you’ve likely faced some sticker shock recently at the ...

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Eggs are expensive right now because of a national shortage. We asked two economists when costs could come back down. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness ...