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Egg prices soar as outdated supply chains crack under pressure

Egg prices in the U.S. Rose over 40% from 2024 to 2025, according to public officials and media reports.
Cage-Free egg mandates in states like Colorado are expected to increase egg prices by up to 50%, affecting local consumers.
Bird flu outbreaks and supply chain issues are cited as major factors contributing to the rise in egg prices.
Rising food costs now account for 11.4% of Americans' disposable income, the highest share since 1991, highlighting economic pressures on households.

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Delaware chicken farms forced to 'depopulate' amid avian influenza outbreak

As avian influenza, also known as bird flu or avian flu, continues to strike Delaware, many farmers have been forced to “depopulate” their chickens. Georgie Cartanza, a chicken farmer and the poultry Extension Agent for the University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension program, shared with NBC10 that chickens had to be put down at her farm, and now the farm is under strict quarantine after being hit by the flu. “We have had nine farms here on D…

12 days ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Governor Hobbs Moves to Delay Cage-Free Egg Rule Amid Rising Prices

PHOENIX — In response to rising egg prices driven by the ongoing avian flu outbreak, Governor Katie Hobbs has directed the Arizona Department of Agriculture to begin rulemaking to delay the state’s cage-free egg law by seven years. “Like many Arizonans, I’m concerned about the soaring cost of groceries,” Hobbs said. “With avian flu devastating chicken populations and causing egg prices to… Source

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Straight Arrow News

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Bird flu has sent egg prices flying, but are cage-free laws boosting prices too?

Nine states have implemented cage-free egg mandates, raising egg costs due to higher capital investment and operational expenses. In Colorado, prices increased by up to 50%, while Nevada is rolling back its mandate due to affordability concerns. A major bird flu outbreak caused the death of 20 million egg-laying chickens, contributing to egg shortages. Egg prices have recently decreased to $4.15 per dozen, but with spring holidays approaching, p…

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Farm group says avian flu should not have caused egg prices to skyrocket

(The Center Square) – For the past couple months, egg prices have jumped in Illinois and around the country, but a Midwestern farm organization is skeptical of the price hikes.

12 days ago·United States

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CW33 Dallas / Ft. Worth

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PETA billboard in Fort Worth stirs controversy over eggs

FORT WORTH (KDAF) — Following complaints that Waffle House added a 50-cent surcharge per egg due to the ongoing national shortage, PETA erected a billboard in Fort Worth in an effort to convince customers to try vegan eggs. The billboard, near the Waffle House's location on Oakland Boulevard, says, "Price of eggs too high? She paid with her life," featuring the photo of a hen. Credit: PETA A bird flu outbreak across the U.S. has infected dozens…

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Trump’s efforts to lower egg prices gets overshadowed by more partisan moves

ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump and his team have had success in driving down egg prices, but achieving this campaign promise largely has been drowned out by their aggressive push to expand executive authority, target political rivals and dismantle certain government agencies. Some congressional Democrats, sensing a politically weakened president and Republican Party, have been increasingly vocal about the administration’s economic and governm…

13 days ago·Washington, United States

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