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NPR reports that egg producers, including Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, are struggling with the 2024 bird flu outbreak and the need to cull millions of birds. The article describes the USDA stamping-out approach and its financial and emotional toll.
Egg farms have faced repeated outbreaks since April 2024.
Repeated culling of large flocks reduces national layer numbers and supports high egg prices. Lower hen populations also cut demand for feed grain and meal.
npr.orgKate WellsFeb 2, 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.
