Egg prices drop to 25 cents per dozen as oversupply hits market
Farmgate prices for shell eggs have plunged to as low as 25 cents per dozen, significantly below production costs. The decline is driven by oversupply in the market, while feed and fuel costs remain elevated, squeezing producer margins. The situation highlights a disconnect between consumer prices and farm-level economics.
Key facts
- Farmgate egg prices fell to 25 cents per dozen
- Prices are well below the cost of production
- Feed and fuel costs remain elevated
- Oversupply is the primary cause of the price drop
- Producer margins are being squeezed
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