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(Axios) "Egg prices plunging as bird flu subsides and shortages dissipate"

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Egg prices are suddenly plunging as the bird flu begins to wane and imports surge to fill the gap. Why it matters: A massive outbreak of avian influenza has wiped out more than 166 million chickens since 2022, leading to sporadic egg shortages and price hikes. It's also turned into a political issue with Republicans and Democrats arguing about who's to blame — and President Trump taking credit for the decline in prices in recent weeks. By the numbers: The average wholesale price of a dozen eggs was $3 Friday, down 8% from $3.27 on March 21, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data released Friday. It's down 63% from a record $8.15 in the Feb. 21 report.



Eggs now cost less than they did when Trump took office. The idea that Biden or Trump was to blame for egg costs was always absurd as it was clearly due to the supply being decimated by the avian influenza outbreak. It has always been a distraction from discussing and addressing real issues. Instead of talking about silly blame games for asinine things, Democrats will hopefully start to shift their focus to proposals of intelligent solutions for legitimate problems. After all, any hope they have of becoming a competitive party again is dependent upon their ability to persuade voters with their ideas (not their emotions) over the next few years. Disingenuously complaining about egg prices is one of those things that has gotten them a 27-29% approval rating.
 
BuT hE sAiD hE wAs GoInG tO bRiNg DoWn EgG pRiCeS oN dAy OnE!
 
iliveonramen said:
Great, eggs are cheaper by a few dollars, now about those cars that will cost an estimated 15k more...
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Car prices spiked considerably more a few years ago and have been mostly stable ever since. They could temporarily spike, but a more effective solution for automakers is domestic production rather than imports with price spikes.

But that's besides the point that even with price spikes of traditional cars, the average price of EVs has been decreasing during the past few years, resulting in EVs starting to reach a point where their cost is comparable to gas vehicles. This will result in more EV sales for all car manufacturers, including EV specialists like Tesla, which is what Democrats have claimed to want for a long time now.
 
Or maybe, just maybe people are deciding that they'll eat something else and the sales of eggs are lower thus meaning the preasure on prices is easing.

Yep, that's just crazy talk as obviously only someone who hates America doesn't eat 5 eggs a day.
 
Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on eggs dropping this fast because bird flu is "waning". I think "Big Egg" knew the gig was up when the DOJ announced they'd be looking into the dramatic price increases.

DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices: Sources

The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the major egg producers over soaring egg prices, source familiar with the matter told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
 
Hello My Son said:
That's a pretty easy one. Already did it above.
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You don't know what you're talking about. It will take years to reconfigure the supply chain. In the meantime ordinary people will pay 15k more to buy cars all so rich people can get their tax cuts.

**** that.

You pay for it.
 

We may find out, as the article states, the flu could strike again.
 
MAGAnificent said:
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
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I'm reflecting thought from the O.P.

"Democrats will hopefully start to shift their focus to proposals of intelligent solutions..."
 
Taylor said:
BuT hE sAiD hE wAs GoInG tO bRiNg DoWn EgG pRiCeS oN dAy OnE!
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?? It’s been like 10 weeks.

Also, he didn’t do anything, other than humiliate himself by begging other countries for eggs.
 

Fair point and great find. I wouldn't put it past "Big Egg" (or any corporation) to gouge in situations like that.
 
On a similar note, hatcheries are going like gang busters as people try their hand at backyard chicken keeping. Tractor Supply and other companies that carry chicks can't keep inventory for more than an hour of the most popular egg laying breeds. It's nuts.
 
Democrats? It was Trump complaining about egg prices, not Democrats.

What a bizarre conclusion to a meaningless OP.
 
$3.99 a dozen, which is what they are here in Iowa right now, still isn’t a decent bargain. It’s not like I’m going out to stock up or go back to eating eggs regularly by buying a couple dozen at that price. Yet another “Mission Accomplished” moment.
 
Meanwhile inflation is soaring and just try to buy a new vehicle now. Thank you Traitor Trump.
 
Michael Cole said:
Democrats? It was Trump complaining about egg prices, not Democrats.

What a bizarre conclusion to a meaningless OP.
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Oh, ffs....if you're going to make completely dishonest posts, at least weigh into consideration the fact that the internet exists and all this just happened like 5 minutes ago... A quick Google search would've saved you from making this completely foolish post.

A group of over 30 House Democrats has urged President Donald Trump to take action on skyrocketing egg prices, which have left American households struggling to take hold of this traditionally beloved, protein-rich staple. "Over the last several weeks, you have done nothing to address these rising costs. Moreover, your flurry of executive actions has hampered the government's response to effectively address the underlying causes of this crisis," 33 House Democrats wrote in a letter addressed to Trump and sent on Thursday. "...Eggs are a basic necessity for families in our districts, and the financial burden caused by these surging prices must be resolved."

Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, say some Democrats

Amy Klobuchar Can’t Stop Talking About Eggs. We Asked Her Why.
 
While regular egg prices have fluctuated, a dozen brown omega-3 eggs from Oakdell Egg Farms in Utah haven't wavered from $3.19 at Smith's. Excellent eggs. I'll probably keep buying them when regular eggs dip below $3. The mystery is why are they so cheap?

I haven't found any answers. The producer suffered a fire last year, and bird flu a couple years earlier.

Fire destroys chicken barn at Oakdell Egg Farms in Cache County

A barn at a large egg farm in Cache County burned down Tuesday evening.
www.ksl.com

Eggs from Oakdell Farms are sold in 11 states, including Utah, at stores such as Smith's, Costco and Harmons.

I'm impressed that the farm and the retailers haven't taken advantage of the price increases. Supply of these eggs must be greater than demand, and I've had no problem taking advantage of that.
 
Doubling down on bizarre is a curious tactic. Claiming Democrats were complaining about egg prices is about as dishonest as one can be. That's the premise of the OP. Which is bizarre. Trump's campaign revolved around egg prices (and bacon), not Biden's nor Harris's.

Calling you out on this is to be expected. Nothing dishonest about it.

You are confused. These are reactions to Trump's promise to lower prices - of everything - on day one.

Not much I can do to ease your confusion. That's on you.
 
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