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Mississippi State University Extension says the USDA reported a national average of $6.70 per dozen eggs on January 31, up over 60% from December 20. About 23 million birds were depopulated in the 30 days to February 3, with 123 commercial and backyard flocks affected.
Consumer demand is also cited as a contributor to high prices.
Depopulation on this scale reduces laying hen numbers and feed use, which weighs on feed demand. Strong consumer demand offsets some of the supply loss and supports egg prices.
extension.msstate.eduNathan GregoryFeb 4, 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.
