In response to ongoing challenges with avian influenza and surging egg prices, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a comprehensive $1 billion strategy. This initiative aims to tackle bird flu outbreaks that have severely impacted poultry farmers and contributed to skyrocketing egg prices. The plan includes deregulation measures for the egg industry, a potential vaccine rollout, and increased farmer payments. As public frustration grows over prices and shortages, experts are debating the effectiveness of vaccination as a long-term solution. The USDA remains focused on achieving food security and supporting rural recovery while addressing the immediate concerns of consumers and farmers alike.