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USDA: U.S. Egg Products Report OCT-29


Shell Eggs Broken Up 16 Percent from Last Year

Shell eggs broken totaled 197 million dozen during September 2010, up 16 percent from September a year ago, and 12 percent above the 177 million broken last month.

During calendar year 2010 through September, shell eggs broken totaled 1,556 million dozen, up 4 percent from the comparable period in 2009. To date, cumulative total edible product from eggs broken in 2010 was 2,021 million pounds, up 3 percent from 2009.

Data presented in this report were compiled from Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection reports. The best available data at the time of publication were used.

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Source: USDA


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Well, after a few days off and finally feeling rested and ready to come home, I got a call from Carissa that our telehandler was on FIRE!! Thankfully, it didn't spread far and she was able to get it out of the barn and as far as she could to protect the sheep and barn. But a good reminder to check the spots where birds like to nest as this seems to be nesting season in the barn.