HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Egg prices across Virginia have dropped to their lowest levels in years, offering relief to households, restaurants, and food businesses after the record‑high costs seen during the winter of 2025. According to USDA market data, retail prices for a dozen Grade A large eggs are now running far below last year’s levels as national and regional flocks recover from the avian‑influenza losses that once tightened supplies.

Virginia has been fortunate to have very few cases of avian influenza in recent years.

Wholesale and farm‑level prices have seen the steepest declines, with some categories down more than ninety percent from early 2025.

A quick check of retail egg prices for May 15, 2026, shows:

* Culpeper Walmart – $1.47 per dozen
* Harrisonburg Food Lion – $1.49 per dozen
* Waynesboro Martin’s – $1.57 per dozen
* Staunton Kroger – $1.79 per dozen
* Charlottesville Harris Teeter – $2.19 per dozen

Industry analysts say the combination of stronger production, steadier feed costs, and softer seasonal demand has pushed the market back into balance. For Virginia shoppers, the shift means far more predictable grocery bills, while restaurants and bakeries are benefiting from significantly lower input costs. For Virginia poultry producers, it means tighter margins for profitability.

After two years of volatility, the egg market appears to have settled into a more stable pattern heading into summer.