Eggs...*

The Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act requires a minimum of 116 square inches per layer, 73%  more farm space than in a conventional system.

While this may cause higher prices in California, prices elsewhere may face downward pressure if out-of-State egg producers choose not to alter their facilities."

Farmers have two options, invest or downscale, according to a special report compiled by the Egg Industry Centre, University of Iowa. 

While there are various ways to achieve these requirements, all of them lead to a higher cost of production than the conventional system.

Prices in New York tripled earlier in the year, then slowly went back to just 20 cents up.   Just a thought.