HPAI is now scrambling the nation’s egg supply

Eggs are now in shorter supply as farmers work to replenish their supply of laying hens.

High Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to take a toll on the poultry sector, with eggs now in shorter supply as farmers work to replenish their supply of laying hens. Many are now speculating over the ripple effects for consumers.

Colorado State University Ag Economics Professor, Dawn Thilmany spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about the impact of increased energy and transport costs on the food sector, how egg prices are being impacted, and how this compares to normal egg prices.

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