Michigan's new cage-free law, bird flu leading to expensive eggs
Metro Detroit shoppers are noticing rising egg prices and bare shelves after a new state law prohibiting the sale of non-cage-free eggs took effect. The big picture: Consumers across the country have been dealing with higher egg prices for a while due to inflation and an ongoing bird flu outbreak,
Why are eggs so expensive right now? What bird flu has to do with it
The cost of eggs have skyrocketed in recent weeks, due to a variety of factors, including the bird flu. Here's when you can expect prices to flatten.
Why are eggs so expensive in California? Here's what to know about prices and supply
With the prices of everything from gas to feed on the upswing, so too is the price of getting eggs on shelves. Average U.S. gas prices sit around $3.069 per gallon, according to AAA, which is roughly in line with average prices from a year ago, but prices are still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Why is the price of eggs rising again?
In January 2023, the price of a dozen eggs peaked at $4.82, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By September of that year, prices had dropped to just over $2. However, since then, costs have been creeping back up, and in some states, consumers are even facing empty shelves where eggs are unavailable, regardless of price.
U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
Why are bird flu cases high right now in poultry? U.S. officials brace every winter for upticks in bird flu because migrating wild birds that spread the virus fly south during the
Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices
Bird Flu effects on egg and chicken prices
Bird flu outbreak causes national egg shortage
A nationwide egg shortage could make it harder for you to find eggs in your grocery store. Tuesday, WBRC talked to experts about why production is low, and prices are rising. Experts with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said,
Bird flu contributing to high egg prices, sending Northeast Wisconsin consumers scrambling
The Wisconsin Grocers Association said much of the rise in cost for eggs is due to the ongoing spread of bird flu. It’s leaving consumers frustrated and concerned at the grocery store. At Woodman's Food Market in Howard,
Keep the eggs but replace 5 bad-for-you breakfast foods, says nutritionist
Breakfast foods like processed meats, bread, pastries and fried potatoes should be replaced on the breakfast plate instead of ...
2025 Is A Critical Year For Cage-Free Meat And Eggs
The first major corporate policies committing to being 100% cage-free came about in 2015. Those pledges are now coming due.
Scrambling for eggs? South Florida farmers offer fresh alternatives amid nationwide shortages
Egg prices are, on average, 38% higher than this time last year, but there are alternatives. In South Florida, some farmers ...
Ramstad: Bird flu, drought boost prices of eggs and beef, but farm economy remains strong
Farmers have done well since the pandemic, though their incomes are coming back down from record heights.
Kemp unveils plans for economy at Eggs & Issues event
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled his economic legislative priorities for the upcoming session at the Georgia Chamber's Eggs and ...
Where are the eggs? And why are they so expensive? Here's what to know
With the prices of everything from gas to feed on the upswing, so too is the price of getting eggs on shelves. Average U.S.
Why eggs are selling for over $9 a dozen in some places—and when prices are expected to drop
The price of eggs has soared in the past few months and shoppers are doing double takes as a dozen eggs rings up at more than ...