Consumers are facing a prolonged period of higher egg prices that is expected to extend beyond the Easter holiday. While supply challenges from high path avian flu are a factor, new data shows consumer demand is also playing a role.
CoBank Animal Protein Economist, Brian Earnest spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on demand, HPAI’s impact, and how the industry is managing the situation.
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