The USDA reported that egg shortages are easing, with no major bird-flu outbreak for two weeks. But increased holiday demand may drive a temporary price increase.

The two biggest factors driving egg prices to record levels, but farmers are not getting rich. Expenses remain historically high, and farmers are continuing to fight through the risk of losing their flock to this devastating disease.

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.

If prices remain high, it will be third year in a row consumers have faced sticker shock ahead of Easter on April 20 and Passover.