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AP reports the US egg layer flock has fallen about 12% from before the outbreak to roughly 292 million birds. Another 11 million layers have been killed since that estimate.
The article questions whether producers are inflating prices to boost profits.
A smaller laying flock continues to reduce feed demand for corn and soymeal, while high egg prices reflect tight supply. Any regulatory action on pricing would not change the underlying supply loss.
apnews.comJosh FunkFeb 28, 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.
