Loading…
USDA reported progress on its five-pronged strategy against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and high egg prices, including expanded biosecurity assessments for commercial poultry producers nationwide. Wholesale egg prices in New York have fallen nearly 50% since February 26, from a peak of $8.53 to $4.08 per dozen as of March 19.
USDA says seasonal Easter demand may cause fluctuations.
Lower egg prices reflect easing consumer pressure, but ongoing HPAI losses keep layer supply tight, limiting poultry flock rebuilding and feed demand recovery. Corn and soymeal demand from the layer sector stays subdued until flocks rebuild.
usda.govMar 20, 2025After 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.
