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US news
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9 hours ago

Egg prices have taken a beating. What's behind the drop?

Egg prices have fallen sharply to $2.50 per dozen after avian flu damage decreased, but farmers face severe losses with wholesale prices plummeting over 90% to around 70 cents per dozen.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 day ago

Fertilizer prices soar as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise-forcing U.S. farmers to rethink spring planting | Fortune

U.S. farmers face surging fertilizer prices due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, forcing difficult planting decisions amid already thin profit margins and tariff pressures.
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