
Egg prices have fallen with HPAI cases down about 45% year over year in early 2026, with retail prices dropping from $5.90 to $2.50 per dozen. Egg production rose 5% in February, and cage-free hen numbers are up 16% from a year ago.
Fewer HPAI losses and a larger laying flock mean more supply and lower prices, which weakens demand for layer feed.
After 175 past bearish disease events, Corn moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.5%), and +0.6% over 20.
After 167 past bearish disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.4%), and -0.8% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.