Egg Price Crisis in the U.S.
Egg prices in the U.S. have increased due to fears of bird flu and the resulting decrease in chicken population. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $1 billion plan to address the crisis by boosting bio-safety precautions, replacing lost birds, exploring ways to increase egg supply, and possibly vaccinating domestic chickens.
Key Points
- Egg prices increased over 15% due to fears of bird flu
- USDA announced a $1 billion plan to address the crisis
- Plan includes boosting bio-safety precautions, replacing lost birds, exploring ways to increase egg supply, and possibly vaccinating chickens