The article discusses the impact of bird flu on egg prices and the shift in consumer preferences towards pasture-raised and organic eggs, as producers navigate the challenges presented by disease outbreaks and supply chain dynamics.

The USDA has announced a substantial $1 billion plan to address the ongoing egg crisis, which has been exacerbated by the avian flu, resulting in drastic increases in egg prices and widespread panic among consumers.

The USDA is considering a $1 billion plan that includes vaccinating chickens against bird flu to tackle outbreaks and potentially lower egg prices. This initiative comes as the current bird flu outbreak has affected millions of birds and led to increased prices.

The CDC issued its first bird flu update since Donald Trump's presidency, detailing recent human cases of H5N1, with two serious infections in Ohio and Wyoming. The health risks remain low for the general public.

As egg prices reach record highs, the U.S. plans to import eggs and invest in bird flu countermeasures, including significant funding for egg producers.