Egg demand overwhelms small farmers amid high prices and shortages in California
As egg prices remain high and shortages still common, the small farmers in California’s Central Valley who supply eggs to farmers markets have become overwhelmed by a surge in demand. “If the market opens by 7 a.m., we will be sold out by 8 a.m.,” said Margie Weber, co-owner of Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery in Clovis.
Eggs are scarce. Prices are up. This family egg farm is the new hot spot.
Amid an avian flu outbreak that has hit California hard, San Diegans are turning to a long-time source of fresh eggs.
America’s egg prices soar again. Farmers are seeking solutions.
In one of the worst outbreaks in recent U.S. agriculture history, egg farmers are looking for new ways to contain a virus that spreads via wild birds.
Shoppers shell-shocked by 36% spike in egg prices. Here’s why costs soared.
That pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich is starting to look like a splurge meal as egg prices in New Jersey have surged. Nationally, egg prices are up more than 36% since last year, according to new Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yes, Inflation Is Back as Egg Prices Soar
Inflation was supposed to be gone. It was dangerously high in 2022. In June of that year, it rose 9.1% year over year. That was the most since 1981. Energy prices were most to blame. Yet, the Federal Reserve brought it down to 2.
America is in the middle of an egg shortage, causing prices to rise
The highly contagious avian influenza has wreaked havoc on the egg market. In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus.
Egg prices soar as avian flu disrupts supply chain
Experts say the prices are high for a number of reasons, but the biggest is the ongoing impact of avian flu outbreaks.
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.
Eggs prices keep climbing, supplies dropping amid bird flu
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Why it’s so hard to find eggs in SLO County now — and why they cost so much when you do
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