America’s dairy industry is being ravaged by bird flu, leading to a significant decline in milk production in many states – including California, the nation’s largest dairy-producing state that hit a 20-year low in 2024. But unlike eggs, which spiked in price due to the bird flu’s impact on poultry flocks, consumers aren’t likely to see a similar increase in milk prices because of federal price-control laws.
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