Egg prices expected to increase this year

The US Department of Agriculture forecasts a significant rise in egg prices by over 20% this year, while grocery prices are expected to increase by about 2%. This surge is primarily due to the bird flu outbreak that started in 2022, with cases already detected early this year.

What does the US Department of Agriculture predict about egg prices this year?

By what percentage are grocery prices expected to increase overall?

What is the main factor contributing to the increase in egg prices?

When did the bird flu outbreak that affected egg prices begin?

In which month of the current year was bird flu detected?