Egg prices soared after bird flu, but federal price controls kept milk prices steady — at farmers' expense.
Egg prices soared after bird flu, but federal price controls kept milk prices steady — at farmers' expense.
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Egg prices soared after bird flu, but federal price controls kept milk prices steady — at farmers' expense - Investigate Midwest
- Bird flu has devastated dairy farms, with California hitting a 20-year low in 2024.
- Unlike eggs, milk prices remain stable due to federal price controls, but farmers say they can’t stay afloat.
- USDA-approved pricing changes increase costs for farmers while benefiting dairy processors.