According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average cost of a dozen Grade A large eggs was $4.15 in December, up from $3.65 in November and $2.15 in January 2024. The January 2025 Food Price ...

Prolonged periods of below break-even prices could force farms out of the market and contribute to continued consolidation in ...

Shoppers used to picking up the cheapest eggs at the grocery store may now be reaching for higher-end cartons. That's because bird flu is turbocharging prices of commercially produced eggs, while ...

The staggering costs of eggs — up nearly 37% from last year, according to the Consumer Price Index — is driving people to consider backyard flocks. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

Interest in chicken coops is up among Americans in search of a more affordable way to consume eggs. More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, ...

PETALUMA -- Last month, Mike Weber got the news every poultry farmer fears: His chickens tested positive for avian flu. Following government rules, Weber's company, Sunrise Farms, had to slaughter its ...