John ToddFrom the AuthorEgg Production2006 Urner Barry Executive ConferenceThe theme of the 30th annual conference hosted by Urner Barry at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas was “Charting the Course.”HomeCrystal ball has 2008 looking like another profitable yearBut major animal welfare challenges in year ahead.HomeDenver meeting educates executives on egg productionA trip to Morning Fresh Farms near Denver was the first order of business for the attendees.HomeUEP braces for animal welfare battlesThe industry needs to gain the trust of consumers when promoting products and science-based knowledge is not the whole answer.HomeAEB to promote health benefits‚ versatility of eggsNew plans are being developed to increase awareness of the nutritional value of eggs and to maintain the 80 percent awareness factor of eggs.Egg ProductionUEP: Congress should expand cellulose research for ethanolUEP: Congress should expand cellulose research for ethanol DeLauro said that ethanol is really not the final answer to the energy problem. By John Todd This should be a good year for egg producers, with egg prices 50 cents per dozen higher this year than last, the export system workEgg ProductionSpecialty eggs, McDonald’s, health trends receive top billing at conferenceReport from the Urner Barry Executive Conference and Marketing Seminar in Las Vegas.Egg ProductionOn the Road: High egg prices due to more than just exportsFeed prices have soared due to the ethanol demand.Egg ProductionWhat 2007 has in store: no shortage of challenges and opportunitiesThe New Year of 2006 was ushered in again with low egg prices and predictions that said they were going to remain this way all year.Egg ProductionUnited Egg Producers meeting — AtlantaFollowing a year of record losses for producers, UEP focuses on controversial animal welfare responses and industry business issues.Egg ProductionUnited Egg Producers legislative meetingPosition papers on the farm bill, immigration, terrorism and more set the agenda for congresssional visits.HomeRaffel honored at Egg Board meetingIn a meeting that focused heavily on marketing programs and industry issues, American Egg Board directors honored retiring President Lou Raffel.Page 1 of 2Next Page
