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Egg prices have taken a beating. What's behind the drop?

  • Scott Horsley
  • March 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Egg prices have taken a beating. What's behind the drop?

A year ago, eggs were scarce and prices were sky-high. But avian flu took a much smaller toll on America's egg-laying chickens this winter than last, and egg prices have tumbled 42%.

(Image credit: American Egg Board)

Originally published at NPR Business

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