# Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers. | CNN Business

> Egg prices have fallen sharply after a year of recovered supply, leaving consumers better off while producers face losses. The article recalls that last winter's avian flu killed 50 million egg-laying birds and drove record grocery prices.

- Date: 2026-02-20 · published 2026-02-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20601-egg-prices-have-plummeted-that-s-great-news-for-consumers-and-a-crisis-for
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Low egg prices cut producer margins and may lead to reduced flock rebuilding, which over time lowers demand for layer feed. The effect on feed commodity prices is small.

## Sources

- cnn.com: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/business/egg-prices-farmers

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