Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.

The wholesale price of eggs has dropped sharply but because eggs typically have a four-week shelf life, it might be the end of March before retail prices start to drop.

gg prices have plunged from record highs, but will grocery stores lower prices? Here’s what CPI, WASDE, and USDA reports reveal about the future of egg prices.