US Egg Prices Hit 20-Year Lows as Feed Costs Expected to Rise

US egg prices have dropped to 81 cents per dozen in 2026, representing a 38% decline below the 20-year inflation-adjusted average and a dramatic reversal from 2025's historically high prices driven by avian influenza. With producer values now falling below production costs and feed expenses expected to increase 8%, egg producers face significant financial pressure. Read more here.