Bakeries hit by soaring egg prices amid bird flu outbreak at Southern Indiana farm
Local businesses are getting hit hard by climbing egg prices, and a recent bird flu outbreak at a Southern Indiana farm could drive up the cost of the essential ingredient even more.WLKY's NewsChopper captured video of crews in hazmat suits at Cort Acres Egg Farm in Seymour on Thursday morning.
Bird flu plus consumer demand for eggs drives prices higher
A combination of supply issues brought on by HPAI and increased demand has directly caused the spike in prices consumers have seen at grocery stores.
2.8 million chickens threatened in southern Indiana amid bird flu outbreak at Seymour farm
Avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, is caused by influenza viruses that spread between birds. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, bird flu is common in wild birds, especially waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors.
Southern Indiana egg producer confirms two deaths from bird flu. What to know about it
Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms, the second largest egg producer in the U.S., has confirmed fowl deaths from bird flu at its southern Indiana facility.
Egg prices may increase up to 20% as top farm tests positive for bird flu: USDA
One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Bird flu deaths confirmed at Indiana egg producer. What to know
Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms, the second largest egg producer in the U.S., has confirmed fowl deaths from bird flu at its Indiana facility.
Southern Indiana egg farm reports positive cases of bird flu
A southern Indiana egg farm with millions of birds reported positive cases of bird flu. Cort Acre egg farm on East County Road in Seymour reported the cases. The farm is owned by Rose Acre Farms, which is the second largest egg producer in the country.
Bird flu outbreak in Jackson County affects 2.8 million egg-laying hens
Over 2.8 million egg laying hens have been killed after a bird flu outbreak in Jackson County. It’s the largest appearance in Indiana of the infectious agent avian influenza since the strain was first spotted in 2022. Seymour based Rose Acre Farms confirmed the outbreak to Hoosier Ag Today in a statement:
As egg prices continue to spike, Pittsburgh area grocers don't see an end in sight due to the bird flu outbreak
The USDA said the combination of bird flu and inflation might drive up egg prices by another 20% this year. Egg price check. At Kuhns Market on the North Side, one of the first th
Why are egg prices so high? USDA predicts cost will keep rising due to bird flu outbreaks
While U.S. residents have gotten used to high prices at the grocery store, the cost of eggs is expected to rise even further this year.
Best egg alternatives and substitutes amid rising prices, bird flu fears
As bird flu cases continue to rise in the U.S., heavily impacting egg-laying flocks, so have the prices on cartons of fresh eggs due to dwindling supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has predicted egg prices could rise up to 20% this year due to egg shortages resulting from the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza,
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2.8 Million Birds Impacted as Bird Flu Hits Rose Acre Farms in Jackson County
A corporate representative with Rose Acre Farms, which is headquartered in Seymour, Indiana, has released the following ...
Where are the eggs and why do they cost so much? The one major factor for the supply shortage
The good news is that egg prices do go down when supplies rebound, according to the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association.
Second largest egg producer in US confirms bird flu cases at Indiana facility
SEYMOUR, Ind. — One of the largest egg producers in the United States has confirmed cases of bird flu at one of their Indiana ...
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Eggs, Poultry Products Remain Safe Following Recent Statewide Bird Flu Incidents
You’ve been hearing a lot lately about Bird Flu impacting Indiana’s poultry producers—especially since a positive test for ...