Summary

Egg prices are projected to rise by 41% in 2025, according to the USDA, following an already steep increase due to a severe bird flu outbreak that reduced egg-laying hen populations.

The current average price per dozen is nearly $5, with some areas seeing prices as high as $10. Restaurants like Waffle House and Denny’s have added surcharges.

Meanwhile, the USDA mistakenly fired key bird flu response workers, sparking criticism.

Trump stated his administration will take action but has offered no specifics.

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    5 hours ago

    If you live only for needs and don’t look past the base tier of Maslow’s Hierarchy, that’s a miserable existence.

    Oh you live in a climate controlled building with electricity? Existence is more about comfort to you than survival.

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      1 hour ago

      He was saying he couldn’t afford it though, which isn’t true.

      He was trying to conflate his needs with his wants, then got mad at me when I called it out along with the rest of the cognitive dissonance crowd.

      Funny how you guys immediately jump to “living completely without wants” when someone dares to suggest you don’t need meat!

      Criticizing meat-eaters always puts into perspective how “smart” the average person is these days.

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        11 minutes ago

        I’m not mad, I’m pointing out that the insinuation that eating food being purely a matter of survival without the consideration of enjoyment would not be very fulfilling.

        If you make the argument that something as basic as consuming sustenance should not be enjoyed, anyone else could make the same argument about any of life’s enjoyments or comforts that you otherwise partake in.

      • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        23 minutes ago

        …when someone dares to suggest you don’t need meat!

        Humans do need a regular source of protein to prevent being malnourished.

        FYI, I’m blocking you. I’m not about to go down your crazy rabbit hole.