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Egg Farmers Care for the Environment

Egg farmers work hard to care for their hens and care for the environment. Over the last 50 years, advancements in egg farming have led to healthier hens and a reduced environment footprint. Hens are living longer due to improved nutrition, disease control, and housing while producing 27% more eggs than in 1960! Farmers continue

National Eggnog Month – Make It Safely!

Did you know eggnog dates back to the 13th century? Today variations of this thick, spiced egg and milk drink are enjoyed in countries around the world. December is National Eggnog Month, and this is a favorite drink for many families during the holidays. Eggs are the starring ingredient, and the FDA recommends using

See how egg farmers assure hen health and disease prevention

Biosecurity reflects a variety of measures and best practices relied on by U.S. egg farmers to assure hens are healthy and to prevent disease from entering egg farms. Egg farmers have put an array of biosecurity protocols in place on their farms; from limiting visitors and setting up perimeter zones to monitoring flock health and

Floating eggs: a bad egg, or just buoyant?

You may have noticed some eggs float in fresh water, while others don’t and have wondered what this means for egg quality. While it’s been said that means the eggs have gone bad and should be thrown out, a floating egg does not necessarily equal a bad egg. Eggs have an air cell that becomes

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