
NBC News reports that the average US price for a dozen eggs rose about 50% over the past year and accelerated after November. More than 13 million hens were lost or slaughtered from December, according to USDA.
New York's attorney general warned businesses against price gouging.
Losses of more than 13 million hens cut egg supply and keep prices elevated, which reduces feed demand. Political pressure over prices could bring policy responses, but supply constraints remain the main price driver.
After 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.