Cal-Maine, the largest egg producer in America, has reported record profits of $876 million, largely driven by skyrocketing egg prices caused by avian influenza-related culls. With egg prices currently at $4.60 per dozen, the company has benefited from USDA compensation for culled birds, receiving between $15 and $17 per hen for approximately 4% of its flock. Overall, since 2020, taxpayers have contributed $1.25 billion in assistance to egg producers dealing with the fallout of bird flu outbreaks.
Cal-Maine's quarterly report indicated that increased egg prices were a result of reduced supply due to avian influenza during peak demand periods.
Taxpayers have provided $1.25 billion in bird flu compensation payments since 2020, significantly benefiting the egg production industry amid high consumer prices.
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