Egg prices likely to stay high for a while, Georgia Poultry Federation says
ATLANTA — The president of the Georgia Poultry Federation says until the supply of eggs rebounds, the cost may remain high for consumers. “Right now, the impact on egg prices is a classic equation of supply and demand,” said Georgia Poultry Federation President Mike Giles.
Avian flu behind egg price hikes in Georgia
The recent outbreak of avian flu has led to fewer eggs on store shelves. Customers at Oak Grove Market in Decatur appreciate the local experience of grocery shopping. Owner Rick Watson said the market had been around since 1969,
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Indiana-based egg producer Rose Acre Farms confirmed bird flu at one of its Seymour facility after weekend testing.
Georgia agriculture commissioner blames Avian flu for egg prices
It is the question that is burning in many Georgian's minds, and state Rep. Mack Jackson didn't waste the opportunity to question State Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. "Why do eggs keep going up on us?
Bird flu is pushing egg prices toward record highs. That probably won’t change anytime soon
Anytime the virus is found on a poultry farm, the entire flock is slaughtered to help limit the virus' spread.
Here’s Why Egg Prices Are So High—And May Get Worse As Bird Flu Persists
The Department of Agriculture warned egg prices may increase more than 20% this year, after December saw a year-over-year increase of 36.8%.
Bird flu impacts Connecticut businesses as egg prices hike
The reason is because the government has ordered millions of chickens slaughtered to slow the spread of bird flu.
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