
Nebraska egg production for 2022 was about 153 million eggs, roughly 25% lower than the prior year, after avian flu killed about 1.7 million hens. Holiday demand has widened the shortage, though officials say it is not a dire situation.
Lost layer capacity in a major producing state reduces egg supply and supports prices into the holiday season. Lower hen numbers also reduce feed demand.
After 145 past neutral disease events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.7%), and +0.0% over 20.
After 98 past neutral disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.5%), and -0.4% over 20.
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