Egg Production: Page 68

Smallest US egg producers in the 2020 Top Companies rankings

Egg Industry earlier this year published its list of top egg producing companies in the U.S., which range in size from nearly 45 million to 300,000 layers.

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UEP develops new Food Safety Advisory Council

Food safety is and will continue to be a critical part of the nation's egg supply.

Food safety is a critical part of egg production and it is essential in providing consumers with a safe and healthy product. (chayakorn76, BigStock.com)

MPS Egg Farms keeps supply going through COVID-19, beyond

The past 12 months have been rather eventful for MPS Egg Farms.

MPS Egg Farms has kept up with the demand for eggs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (MPS Egg Farms)

Hillandale gets tax break for Ohio expansion

As Hillandale Farms’ plans to expand its operations near Hicksville, Ohio, the company recently learned it will receive tax abatements from the county.

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VIDEO: CEO of AEB addresses 5-year plan, egg opportunities

In her new role, Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, addresses short and long-term goals for the AEB, including her strategic 5-year plan.

Emily Metz is the president and CEO of the American Egg Board. (Len Spoden)

Could CO2 become sustainable protein for poultry feed?

Carbon dioxide (CO2), the greatest contributor to climate change, has a bad name in environmental circles but the chemical compound may be about to take on a whole new reputation – at least where poultry and fish nutrition are concerned.

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Thailand sets standards for hen welfare

In a development supported by the country’s largest agri-food group, Thailand’s veterinary authority is working on a set of animal welfare standards for hens kept in cage-free housing systems.

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has agreed to share its knowledge of cage-free egg production while Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development adopts new standards on cage-free farming practices. (Charoen Pokphand Foods)

COVID-19 will shape the next generation of employees

Economic, historical, social and cultural experiences influence career choices. What could this mean for future poultry farm employees?

With the youngest members of Generation Z just entering grade school, it will be interesting to see how social distancing impacts them as employees later in life. (famveldman | BigStock.com)

CDFA announces vacancies on the Shell Egg Advisory committee

Two openings on Shell Egg Advisory Committee (SEAC) announced.

California AG accuses Dakota Layers of price gouging

Dakota Layers and its subsidiary California Farms LLC have been accused by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra of gouging the price of eggs.

Poultry feed supply security – resilience beats efficiency

The fragility of some supply chains has been highlighted by COVID-19. Poultry producers need to ensure that their suppliers’ sourcing networks are resilient to shocks to prevent disruptions to their production.

To keep supply chains functioning even in difficult times, the supply chain as a whole needs to be considered, not simply its individual elements. Bukhanovskyy; | BigStock.com

Nicaragua seeks to export eggs to new markets

Nicaragua seeks to expand egg exports through strategies that strengthen the agricultural sector and mobilize “the greatest amount of resources to the countryside.”

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