Bird flu detected in chickens in at least two states

[ad_1] Bird flu detected in chickens in at least two states – CBS News Watch CBS News Bird flu has been detected at poultry and egg farms in Texas and Michigan. Omar Villafranca explains how this could impact prices at the grocery store. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more

Egg price spike prompts demands for price-gouging probe

[ad_1] With egg prices more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed sent a letter Tuesday asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether egg prices have been improperly manipulated by producers. A farmer-led advocacy group called Farm Action made a similar request last … Read more

Widespread bird flu, production issues cause egg prices to soar nationwide

[ad_1] Widespread bird flu, production issues cause egg prices to soar nationwide – CBS News Watch CBS News Regional egg shortages across the country are leading to higher egg prices while leaving many store shelves empty. Experts blame production issues, but also widespread bird flu nationwide, which they describe as endemic, meaning the problem will … Read more

Egg prices have soared 60% in a year. Here’s why.

[ad_1] Inflation eases, but costs of eggs, other groceries still up Inflation eases, but costs of eggs, other groceries still up 00:29 The rising cost of eggs in the U.S. is denting household budgets. Americans in recent years have increased the number of eggs they consume while reducing their intake of beef and venison, according to data … Read more

Egg prices have more than tripled in some states over the last year. Here’s why.

[ad_1] The rising cost of eggs in the U.S. is denting household budgets. Americans in recent years have increased the number of eggs they consume while reducing their intake of beef and venison, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Egg consumption has grown in part because more families are eating them as their main … Read more

Egg prices have more than tripled in some states over the last year. Here’s why.

[ad_1] The rising cost of eggs in the U.S. is denting household budgets. Americans in recent years have increased the number of eggs they consume while reducing their intake of beef and venison, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Egg consumption has grown in part because more families are eating them as their main … Read more

Bird flu prompts slaughter of 1.8 million chickens in Nebraska

[ad_1] Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm in the latest sign that the outbreak that has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide continues to spread. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture said Saturday that the state’s 13th case … Read more

Here’s how much more Thanksgiving dinner will cost you this year

[ad_1] In early November, Hays Culbreth’s mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites. Culbreth guesses green beans and macaroni and cheese will make the cut, but his … Read more

Inflation and bird flu send turkey prices soaring

[ad_1] Inflation and bird flu send turkey prices soaring – CBS News Watch CBS News Janet Shamlian traveled to an Indiana turkey farm, where she found inflation is not the only reason this year’s Thanksgiving meal is going to cost more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and … Read more