Headline: UNCAPTIONED: USDA Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Tackle Bird Flu Crisis and Soaring Egg Prices
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USDA Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Tackle Bird Flu Crisis and Soaring Egg Prices. The US Department of Agriculture is launching a $1 billion initiative to combat a devastating bird flu outbreak, that has killed over 35 million chickens and sent egg prices soaring. Half of the funds will go to biosecurity with $100 million allocated for vaccine research and $400 million for farmer relief. Egg prices have already hit $5 per dozen, a 53% increase from last year, and could climb another 41%. To prevent shortages, the government is considering temporary egg imports and easing regulations blamed for high costs. Additionally, the Trump administration will cover up to 75% of commercial farms' expenses to enhance biosecurity.
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