US egg prices fell below $1.20 per dozen in October, marking their lowest levels in nearly two years amid a combination of rising supply and softer seasonal demand. USDA reports show that wholesale white-egg inventories have grown in recent weeks, with large-egg stockpiles up roughly 6% year-over-year by late September, even as retail demand and promotional activity have faded. Production continues to outpace consumption with August output edging above July and remained only 2% below last year’s level, while hatchery data indicate egg-type chick placements up about 5% and incubator eggs up roughly 12% year-over-year, suggesting further growth in layer flocks. Meanwhile, post–back-to-school demand has largely passed, and store prices have reached year highs, further curbing purchases. With moderate-to-heavy supplies and only light-to-moderate orders, negotiated prices collapsed, with national egg prices in late September ranging near the lowest in nearly two years.