Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a blueprint intended to bring avian influenza under control. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the current outbreak dates back almost three years.
Many Americans are concerned about the price of eggs, with the recent national average reaching $8.11 per dozen. Nelson said USDA’s blueprint contains elements to address egg costs, along with other moves.
Nelson said there are several ways to keep an eye on the status of HPAI, including USDA’s Chicken and Egg Report.
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