Newman said the U.S. egg-laying chicken flock "usually hovers just under 400 million chickens," or around 382 million in 2023 according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). As of ...
but another 11 million egg layers have been killed since then, so it's likely worse. When prices spiked to $4.82 two years ago and prompted initial calls for price gouging probes, the flock ...
Although the egg is resistant to slow, evenly distributed pressure, it is vulnerable to sharp, concussive pressure. It has to ...
Prominent economic commentator Noah Smith sparked debate over food affordability solutions, mocking suggested alternatives to ...
A bird flu outbreak affecting eggs hits differently in a city where prices and availability fluctuate from block to block.