Leah Douglas

Well, for poultry farmers, it's really a significant issue. We've actually seen some of the biggest flocks and some significant outbreaks just in the last few months. And so for poultry farmers, it's a major concern. And also for dairy farmers who are seeing the virus spread and dairy herds as well.

Well, for poultry farmers, it's really a significant issue. We've actually seen some of the biggest flocks and some significant outbreaks just in the last few months. And so for poultry farmers, it's a major concern. And also for dairy farmers who are seeing the virus spread and dairy herds as well.

Well, for poultry farmers, it's really a significant issue. We've actually seen some of the biggest flocks and some significant outbreaks just in the last few months. And so for poultry farmers, it's a major concern. And also for dairy farmers who are seeing the virus spread and dairy herds as well.

So the primary threat to humans right now is in the farm worker population that's working with the sick animals. So the CDC has reported 70 cases of bird flu among humans in the past year. And the vast majority of those cases were among poultry farm workers or people working on dairy farms, perhaps milking the cows.

So the primary threat to humans right now is in the farm worker population that's working with the sick animals. So the CDC has reported 70 cases of bird flu among humans in the past year. And the vast majority of those cases were among poultry farm workers or people working on dairy farms, perhaps milking the cows.

So the primary threat to humans right now is in the farm worker population that's working with the sick animals. So the CDC has reported 70 cases of bird flu among humans in the past year. And the vast majority of those cases were among poultry farm workers or people working on dairy farms, perhaps milking the cows.

Beyond that, the CDC hasn't yet reported any cases of human-to-human transmission of the virus. That would be more concerning about its potential for human spread, but they're monitoring that very closely.

Beyond that, the CDC hasn't yet reported any cases of human-to-human transmission of the virus. That would be more concerning about its potential for human spread, but they're monitoring that very closely.

Beyond that, the CDC hasn't yet reported any cases of human-to-human transmission of the virus. That would be more concerning about its potential for human spread, but they're monitoring that very closely.

Yes, one person in Louisiana did die from bird flu last year.

Yes, one person in Louisiana did die from bird flu last year.

Yes, one person in Louisiana did die from bird flu last year.

Bird flu is definitely a major factor why egg prices are high. I was at a conference this week where the Department of Agriculture's chief economist was presenting on this issue. He said that the laying flock, that's the chickens that lay our eggs, is down about 10% from where the country would want it to be to keep up with demand. So there is a real supply constraint.

Bird flu is definitely a major factor why egg prices are high. I was at a conference this week where the Department of Agriculture's chief economist was presenting on this issue. He said that the laying flock, that's the chickens that lay our eggs, is down about 10% from where the country would want it to be to keep up with demand. So there is a real supply constraint.

Bird flu is definitely a major factor why egg prices are high. I was at a conference this week where the Department of Agriculture's chief economist was presenting on this issue. He said that the laying flock, that's the chickens that lay our eggs, is down about 10% from where the country would want it to be to keep up with demand. So there is a real supply constraint.

There have also been questions about whether egg companies are maybe taking advantage of this moment. of constrained supply to hike prices higher than they really need to be. And some lawmakers have asked for an inquiry into that as well.

There have also been questions about whether egg companies are maybe taking advantage of this moment. of constrained supply to hike prices higher than they really need to be. And some lawmakers have asked for an inquiry into that as well.

There have also been questions about whether egg companies are maybe taking advantage of this moment. of constrained supply to hike prices higher than they really need to be. And some lawmakers have asked for an inquiry into that as well.

Well, newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Wednesday announced a plan. And a big chunk of it goes to helping farmers, particularly poultry farmers, increase what's called biosecurity on their farms. So basically the efforts they can take to keep wild birds that might be sick off their property.

Well, newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Wednesday announced a plan. And a big chunk of it goes to helping farmers, particularly poultry farmers, increase what's called biosecurity on their farms. So basically the efforts they can take to keep wild birds that might be sick off their property.