The Trump administration has announced a $1 billion plan to address the surge in egg prices caused by an avian flu outbreak affecting US egg-laying hens since 2022. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that stabilization of the egg market could take three to six months. The strategy includes $500 million for farm biosecurity, $400 million in financial aid for farmers, and $100 million for vaccine research. Despite these efforts, industry leaders caution that price relief for consumers may not be immediate. Egg prices reached an average of $4.95 per dozen in January, nearly double the previous year. The USDA reports that the avian flu has impacted approximately 166 million birds, severely limiting egg supply while demand rises. Turkey is expected to export 420 million eggs to the US this year. Experts emphasize the complexity of repopulating egg-laying hens and the need for improved biosecurity measures on farms. — news fromCNN
