A look at egg prices and where the fight against avian flu is
Shelling out for eggs
If you don’t see a lot of Easter eggs this weekend, it could be because of rationing and high prices.
Today, we look at eggs and the rise of avian flu that began in 2023.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, in March, the consumer price index for eggs increased 5.9%, up 60.4% from a year ago, with an average price of $6.23 per dozen, up $0.33 per dozen from last month.
Iowa consistently produces the most eggs of any U.S. state. In 2019, chickens on its farms produce