The previous Administration’s depopulation response has taken a toll on the U.S. egg supply. To help, the National Chicken Council wants the FDA to allow broiler eggs for food.
The group has petitioned the Agency asking that they modify or reverse the regulation forcing broiler eggs to be discarded, which was first put in place under the Obama Administration. They say the move would put around 400 million eggs back into the supply chain each year and could ease costs for consumers.
Data shows the average New York wholesale price for large eggs at the end of January at nearly $7.50/dozen, which is up more than 150 percent on the year. USDA expects another 20 percent increase in the costs of eggs this year.
To help the situation, Turkey is exporting eggs to the United States. According to Reuters, the Egg Producers Central Union in Turkey will export around 15,000 tons of eggs, which equates to 700 containers. The Union said shipments began this month and will continue through this summer.
A smaller U.S. turkey flock and resurgent avian flu have tightened supplies, driving prices higher even as other key holiday foods show mixed trends.
November 10, 2025 03:05 PM
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu (HPAI) cases are rising. In the last week, seven commercial turkey, duck, and egg layer flocks were culled across five Midwest states and California.
November 05, 2025 11:36 AM
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While there has been an increase in outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) this migration season, the CDC says the public health risk is low.
October 29, 2025 01:21 PM
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Approximately 42,000 birds were affected in the outbreak, officials said.
October 03, 2025 10:50 AM
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AFBF Economist Bearnt Nelson joins us with insights into current turkey flock sizes, HPAI concerns, and production impacts on holiday demand.
October 02, 2025 01:25 PM
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Farmers may benefit from higher turkey prices this holiday season, but risks from HPAI and limited poult placements could further strain the supply.
September 23, 2025 10:35 AM
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