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An animal welfare rule aimed at organic egg production is on the chopping block

by Julie Grant Jan 11, 2018

The Trump administration has proposed doing away with a rule that mandated that organic egg laying chickens spend time outdoors.

Chickens congregate on a New Hampshire farm.

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Homesteading in the digital age

by Sean McHenry Jan 9, 2018

Is there a future in growing our food and trading it for the things we want?

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What's up with eggs from vegetarian hens?

by Annie Baxter Nov 29, 2016

Chickens aren't vegetarians. But there's a market for eggs from vegetarian-fed hens.

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Eggs are so cheap, the U.S. is stepping in to buy some

by Annie Baxter Sep 2, 2016

A 1935 program authorizes the U.S.D.A's purchase of excess commodities, like eggs.

A notice that the price of eggs will be rising soon is seen at a Giant grocery store in Clifton, Virginia. In 2015, widespread outbreaks of Avian Flu costed poultry producers almost 40 million birds, causing the price of eggs to rise sharply.

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Egg prices are up, but chicken breast is not

by Kai Ryssdal Aug 3, 2015

Kai talks to Ed Fryar, CEO of Ozark Mountain Poultry in Rogers, Arkansas.

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Bird flu means fewer eggs for commercial operations

by Annie Baxter Jun 5, 2015

Prices soar 200 percent since April for bakeries, restaurants and manufacturers.

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The U.S. is facing an egg-tastrophe

by Sally Herships May 22, 2015

The nation’s poultry industry is facing an unprecedented avian flu epidemic, which has led to a shortage.

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Trouble on the chicken farm

by Kai Ryssdal Apr 21, 2015

The avian flu has infected millions of hens in Iowa.

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Weekly roundup: In the media, some tough goodbyes

by Gina Martinez Feb 13, 2015

Highlights from the week, on the air and online.

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Dietary update: Cholesterol-rich foods aren't so bad

by Sally Herships Feb 11, 2015

Eggs are bad for you. No wait, now they may be good for you.

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