Egg Prices Soar as Trump Administration Faces Criticism Over Proposed Solutions

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggests raising backyard chickens, while experts point to bird flu, corporate practices, and regulations as contributing factors.

Egg prices in the U.S. have surged dramatically, with some areas reporting costs as high as $10 per dozen, driven by bird flu outbreaks and other factors.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins proposed raising backyard chickens as a potential solution, a suggestion met with widespread criticism due to practicality and cost concerns.
The Trump administration announced a $1 billion plan to address the crisis, including investments in biosecurity, farmer relief, and vaccine research, but experts caution results may take time.
Corporate consolidation and alleged price manipulation by major egg producers, like Cal-Maine, have come under scrutiny, with calls for federal investigations into potential antitrust violations.
State-level cage-free laws and regulatory challenges are also cited as contributing to higher production costs and supply constraints, further exacerbating the crisis.