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Eggheads is the go-to podcast for egg industry professionals who are interested in leadership and innovation in the egg world. Host Greg Schonefeld explores the evolving world of modern egg farming, from the latest in cage-free innovations and organic certifications to navigating the economics of large-scale production. Whether you're an egg producer, supplier, or involved in poultry genetics, thi... more

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From the time you start to suspect you might have an HPAI outbreak on your farm, to getting lab confirmation, can take between 1 and 5 days. And while producers wait for those results to come back, they're forced to make extremely tough decisions — c... more

Most people would figure that lighting a hen house is a question of screwing in some bulbs and turning them on. But as it turns out, the type of lighting you use can have a profound effect on birds, shaping their behavior, improving welfare, and driv... more

There are so many different types of egg-farmers: traditional caged operations, cage-free, free-range organic...the list goes on. But one organization strives to represent all of their interests, and advocate on their behalf at the highest levels of ... more

Bruce Dooyema's career in poultry began in the 7th grade, when his parents bought him a dozen chickens to raise in the backyard. Now, as Director of Strategic projects at Versova, he's responsible for around 40 million of them. And as if that wasn't ... more

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Recent Guests

Max Obers
CEO of HATO Lighting
HATO Lighting
Episode: Lighting a Chicken House Isn’t What You Think with Max Obers of HATO Lighting
Chad Gregory
President and CEO of the United Egg Producers
United Egg Producers
Episode: When the Egg Industry Has to Work Together with Chad Gregory of the UEP
Bruce Dooyema
Director of strategic projects at Versova, a large egg cooperative
Versova
Episode: Managing Egg Production From 40 Million Birds to Off-Grid Farms with Bruce Dooyema
Kim Rice
VP of Food Safety and Quality at Rose Acre
Rose Acre Farms
Episode: How Rose Acre Manages Food Safety Across 9 States with Kim Rice
Kyle Farmer
Labor and immigration law expert
Episode: Ag Labor Challenges and Immigration Pathways Explained with Kyle Farmer
Craig England
Former president of Sanovo Technology USA and Moba USA, expert in egg processing technology
Sanovo Technology USA and Moba USA
Episode: From Manual Candling to Machine Vision: 40 Years of Egg Processing Innovation with Craig England
Trey Braswell
President and CEO of Braswell Family Farms
Braswell Family Farms
Episode: How Braswell Family Farms Evolved from Feed Mill to Eggland’s Best with Trey Braswell
George Weaver IV
Director of Sales and Marketing at Westfield Egg Farm
Westfield Egg Farm
Episode: Westfield Egg Farm: 4 Generations of Doing Eggs Different with George Weaver IV
Ingmar Middelbos
Global RD director for animal nutrition at Symrise Pet Food
Symrise Pet Food
Episode: The Incredible Inedible Egg with Ingmar Middelbos of Symrise

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Greg Schonefeld
Host of Eggheads

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Great Info on a Little Known Topic

    Greg is bringing light to a topic so many consumers know so little about. Excited to learn more about where the eggs I eat come from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Landon from Columbia, TN
    United States2 years ago
  • Learning a LOT and I’m only on episode 1!

    A must listen if you’re looking to find out more about the egg industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannnaahtmb
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 🥚🥚🥚

    Egg-cited to learn more about my favorite food! 🍳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allisonjoy
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners commend practical, farm-focused conversations and real-world applicability.
Fans enjoy the mix of safety, technology, and leadership topics and the variety of guest backgrounds.
The show captures industry-specific challenges with a friendly, accessible approach.
Great producer-led insights into a niche topic that's important for consumers to understand.

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Apple Podcasts
#236
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#218
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Apple Podcasts
#219
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Lighting a Chicken House Isn’t What You Think with Max Obers of HATO Lighting
Q: What practical steps can farmers take to optimize lighting in different housing setups?
Use dimmable, spectrum-tunable lighting; adjust intensity across zones (nest vs. walls); implement DC lighting to reduce flicker; and create pre-made, housing-type-specific programs for different genetics and production stages.
Lighting a Chicken House Isn’t What You Think with Max Obers of HATO Lighting
Q: Can you talk some about how chickens perceive light differently than humans?
Chickens have four cone types, including UV, which expands their color perception beyond human vision, and they can perceive light through the brain's pathways, allowing light to influence behavior even when visual sight is limited.
How Rose Acre Manages Food Safety Across 9 States with Kim Rice
Q: How is consistency enforced across nine states and multiple facility types?
Through clear programs, training, and record-keeping that tell the story of actions taken, plus ongoing oversight, auditing, and a strong emphasis on muscle memory in staff to perform correctly even under strain.
How Rose Acre Manages Food Safety Across 9 States with Kim Rice
Q: What is the most important factor in preventing contamination beyond processes?
People—their understanding of why tasks are done, and the culture of safety and compliance—are the greatest resource, and building simple, clear communication helps eliminate human error.
How Rose Acre Manages Food Safety Across 9 States with Kim Rice
Q: What are the main regulatory bodies involved in shell eggs vs. breaking/processed products?
Shell eggs fall under a mix of FDA and state/local oversight with FSIS involved in breaking and processed products; agencies operate differently, with FSIS inspecting on a daily basis in appropriate facilities, while FDA rules apply to other product lines.

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A focused look at modern egg production, processing, and policy with industry leaders, tech innovators, and farm operators. Episodes highlight food safety, regulatory frameworks, labor challenges, and the shift to cage-free and specialty eggs, often featuring hands-on insights from multi-state operations, processing technology, and supply-chain dynamics. The show stands out for practical risk management discussions, real-world case studies, and guests who blend technical expertise with leadership and strategic vision, making it valuable for producers, suppliers, and anyone shaping the egg industry's future.

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3. Bruce Dooyema
4. Kim Rice
5. Kyle Farmer
6. Craig England
7. Trey Braswell
8. George Weaver IV

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