Egg Prices Crack Back Down
Easter is now behind us, and one headline that faded this year was the intense focus on soaring egg prices we saw in 2025.
According to a recent Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau, egg prices have taken a sharp turn. After last year’s spike tied to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, prices have dropped as production recovers. The national average for a dozen eggs was about $2.50 in February, down 57 percent from nearly $5.90 a year ago.
That improvement comes as the poultry industry rebuilds laying flocks and strengthens biosecurity. While avian flu cases surged early this year, total bird losses are still running below 2025 levels and detections have begun to slow. Meanwhile, egg production is rising, helping stabilize supply even as spring demand increases.
The bottom line, the egg market has shifted from shortage to recovery. Consumers are seeing relief at the store, while producers remain focused on keeping that progress on track.
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