TBD | Cracking the Egg Crisis

Dr. Jada Thompson, an associate professor specializing in agricultural economics at the University of Arkansas, dives into the egg crisis gripping the nation. She explains how avian flu dramatically reduced chicken populations, driving egg prices sky-high. The conversation reveals the complex dynamics of the egg market, including the role of feed costs and auction demand. Thompson also discusses how management strategies and disease containment practices have influenced the volatility in egg pricing, making it clear that recovery may be a long road ahead.