The previous administration’s depopulation strategy has led to egg shortages and record-high prices, with USDA predicting even bigger price hikes this year.
The big question now is, “When could we see relief from USDA’s new strategy?”
Jason Van Zeeten with Oskaloosa Food Products Corp spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on current conditions of egg prices, Sec. Rollins’ strategy, and what to keep an eye on moving forward.
Check out Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ HPAI plan HERE
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