Eggs that have been in your fridge for a few weeks will peel easier once hardboiled. The larger the egg, the easier it should be to peel as well. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Egg and broiler production expected to increase in early 2026

As the year nears the end several packing plants announced plans to close as animal protein supplies remain tight and margins are thin, according to agricultural economists. This photo was taken near Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

EPA to ease wastewater regs on meat processing plants

Photo by Dave Bergmeier.

WASDE slices poultry and egg production in August report

aMPV virus threatens poultry flocks

Chickens on traditional free range poultry farm.(Adobe Stock │ #372263083 - monticellllo)

Poultry production starting to increase in latest report

With avian influenza cases rising again, with egg prices also rise? (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

Bird flu continues to drive egg prices

Researchers led by (standing) Sunil Mor, assistant professor at South Dakota State University, are developing a diagnostic test for avian metapneumovirus types A and B, as well as a vaccine. (Courtesy photo.)

SDSU awarded research grant to help fight poultry virus

Young turkeys participate in research to curb looming turkey disease outbreak. (University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.)

Avian flu detected in Iowa turkey flock