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submitted 10 hours ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Summary

Egg prices are projected to rise by 41% in 2025, according to the USDA, following an already steep increase due to a severe bird flu outbreak that reduced egg-laying hen populations.

The current average price per dozen is nearly $5, with some areas seeing prices as high as $10. Restaurants like Waffle House and Denny's have added surcharges.

Meanwhile, the USDA mistakenly fired key bird flu response workers, sparking criticism.

Trump stated his administration will take action but has offered no specifics.

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[-] ODGreen@slrpnk.net 2 points 21 minutes ago

Meanwhile in Trudeau's socialist nightmare, where eggs are under ~~kolkhoz~~ supply management, I pay $5.25 USD... for 18 eggs.

[-] spooky2092 3 points 27 minutes ago

Time to start putting up those trump 'i did this' stickers in supermarkets untill they ban me again.

[-] baldingpudenda@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I switched everyone to oatmeal breakfasts and leftovers in flour tortilla. Haven't had complaints. I also have done mild( half a jalapeno for flavor) chilaquiles in a torta, or sub sandwich bread, for a savory breakfast.

I use avocado for creamyness and use whatever protein leftovers I have.

[-] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 9 points 3 hours ago

Why does it feel like I'm reading articles about egg prices virtually every day. I don't get why anyone cares this much.

[-] Famko@lemmy.world 2 points 47 minutes ago

It's because eggs are one of the more universal food items. Their price sort of shows how well the economy is doing so it's a nice gauge on that sort of thing.

[-] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 2 points 1 hour ago

If they find out that you can just not buy eggs and your life doesn't really change all that much, it's gonna be crazy for the chicken period enjoyers of the world.

[-] MyOpinion@lemm.ee 16 points 6 hours ago

Thank goodness the Orange turd is right on this in the front lines of tossing paper towels at people!

[-] tiefling 11 points 5 hours ago

Clearly the solution is to ban trans people from existing

[-] Buffalox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

And as a bonus for banning trans people, they think they'll go to heaven for being good little bigots for god.

[-] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 11 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Tofu scramble is pretty good. Firm or extra firm tofu block, slice and crumble into a bowl. 1 tbsp turmeric, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, mix. Cook in a pan on medium stirring occasionally, will turn yellow as it heats up. Then add key ingredient black salt (kala namak, a salt with a strong sulfur flavor) to taste. Mix in with your pan fry mix of choice, I like onion/garlic/serrano/mushroom/smoked paprika/chili powder/spinach/tomato and green pepper/cilantro added at the end. Serve with fruit and toast.

[-] imvii@lemmy.ca 86 points 9 hours ago

USDA mistakenly fired key bird flu response workers

No. No they didn't.

They fired people to try to free money for more tax breaks for the top 1% with zero concern if these people were needed or useful.

[-] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 26 points 7 hours ago

Close: they are enemies of the United States acting out of malice toward the goal of weakening the United States.

We are under attack.

[-] LostXOR@fedia.io 4 points 6 hours ago

Can you buy egg futures? Because that's one heck of an APR!

[-] baldingpudenda@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Don't worry, shit is already priced in. Even if it goes up, you still won't make money.

[-] MadMonkey@lemmy.world 21 points 9 hours ago

We got chickens when facing an egg crisis here in NZ. Lovely little animals. It's been nice being able to look after and care for these creatures, knowing they are living the good life whilst consuming their eggs. Much more useful than my dumb dog.

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 26 points 10 hours ago

If eggs were 6/dozen, and prices rose to 10/dozen... that's already a 40% increase.

so like....

yeah. I'd take that bet.

[-] jewbacca117@lemmy.world 32 points 10 hours ago
[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 11 points 9 hours ago

you're right. it's actually a 66% increase. Still. point stands. it's a bet I'd win.

[-] astrsk@fedia.io 13 points 9 hours ago

… except it’s not.

$6 * 1.40 = $8.40

[-] capital_sniff@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

So these monsters are screwing us on the price of eggs and the math on the price of eggs!

[-] theneverfox@pawb.social 10 points 9 hours ago

Uh...I don't think that's right. 40% of 6 is 2.4, so it'd be $8.40/dozen

Granted, I agree that $10 a dozen seems very possible at this point

[-] THB@lemmy.world 6 points 9 hours ago
[-] theneverfox@pawb.social 3 points 9 hours ago

For me it's more in the 6-10 range, the cheapest store brand are 5 something. They're saying wholesale is averaging $8 at this point

[-] Catoblepas 1 points 7 hours ago

Damn, and I thought seeing around $10 here was bad.

[-] painfulasterisk1@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 hours ago

I remember buying a pack of 18 for $0.30 (pre-covid) and now the same pack cost $9-$10

[-] ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.zip 7 points 8 hours ago

There going to hit a dollar an egg some places in Seattle at this rate

[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

$0.75 at the Fred Meyers already, it's already getting ridiculous.

[-] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 9 points 9 hours ago
[-] Loduz_247@lemmy.world 6 points 8 hours ago

Now the minimum wage will be measured in eggs

[-] nomugisan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 9 hours ago

In other news, you can have hens in your back yard!

[-] adespoton@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 hours ago

We need to switch to farming non-avian eggs.

[-] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 hours ago

Mammals ain't gonna stop eating dinosaur ovum any time soon.

this post was submitted on 27 Feb 2025
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