May Egg Month

May 09, 2018

The Iowa Egg Council is pleased to announce that May is Egg Month in Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the May Egg Month proclamation in recognition of the importance of Iowa's egg industry to the state's economy. The Iowa Egg Council is pleased to present the following proclamation:

Whereas, eggs are nutritious because they contain high quality protein, 13 vitamins and minerals for only 70 calories per large egg; and

Whereas, eggs are economical and consistently recognized by USDA as the lowest cost per serving of high quality protein costing approximately 16 cents per serving and providing 39 grams of protein per dollar spent; and

Whereas, eggs are versatile because they can be prepared for any meal or snack or used an an ingredient in countless recipes; and

Whereas, eggs are delicious, people love to eat them and associate meals that include eggs as happy, memorable times spent with family and friends; and

Whereas, Iowa's egg farmers lead the nation in egg production, caring for nearly 55 million laying hens producing approximately 16 billion eggs per year; and

Whereas, Iowa's egg farmers achieve this incredible level of production by providing the utmost care for their hens; and

Whereas, Iowa egg farmers process more eggs than any other state in the United States, with the eggs being made into frozen, liquid, dried, or specialty egg products; and

Whereas, according to Iowa State University, the Iowa Egg Industry contributes more than $2 billion in total sales, some 8,800 jobs, more than $502 million in labor income and nearly $23 million in general tax revenues to Iowa: and

Whereas, the Iowa Egg Council works continuously to educate, promote and support the increased consumption of eggs and eggs products:

Now therefore, I, Kim Reynolds, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2018 as Egg Month in Iowa, and acknowledge the important contributions the Iowa egg industry makes to the health, well-being and economic opportunity of Iowa, especially during national egg month.

Source: Iowa Egg Council

Video: Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

After weeks of rain delays and frustration, we finally have a reason to smile — it’s hay time again at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s episode, we head out to the fields where Arnie is baling hay, and I attempt my second drone flight to capture it all from the air. The drone still had some hiccups, but I managed to get some aerial footage of the baling process.

Back at the farm, the work doesn’t stop. Arnie brings the bales home, and the next critical step begins — wrapping and stacking the bales to make haylage. This process is essential for preserving feed for our sheep and ensures they have nutritious forage in the months ahead.

It’s a good day on the farm — the sun is out, the drone is flying (sort of!), and we’re making progress. Join us for a satisfying and productive day that brings a long-awaited sigh of relief to this year’s challenging hay season.

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