Egg prices increased 70% over the last year—here’s why
Article Excerpt: "...for example, the retail price for a dozen large eggs is currently $7.37, up from $2.35 a year ago, according a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released last week. “I know what it takes to make eggs and I’m not making very much money,” says Sam Miller, owner of Cedar Ridge Egg Farm, which has about 25,000 chickens. “I’m making enough to stay in business.” Due to the rising cost of producing eggs, Miller raised the price for a case of five dozen eggs from $45 to as high as $60...."
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