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Egg Production
Egg Industry
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Cage-Free Eggs
Egg Prices
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Inedible Egg Products
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HPAI
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Pasture-Raised Eggs

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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In an industry where it would be easy to treat an egg as just an egg, one brand has built its entire identity on finding the next big thing. 

Jasen Urena is the Executive Vice President of NestFresh, a company that's been an early adopter of cage-fr... more

Egg prices are sitting near all-time lows, and that's not because of weak demand, but because supply has outpaced it. Emily Metz, President and CEO of the American Egg Board, joins Greg to talk about how her organization is working to close that gap.... more

In-ovo sexing has the potential to end the practice of male chick culling — and the technology seems to have finally caught up to the ambition. 

Greg hosted a panel on the topic at the Peak Conference, featuring Nancy Roulston, Senior Director of Co... more

In early 2025 HPAI outbreaks had egg prices sitting at record highs; just one year later they're hitting inflation-adjusted historic lows. And while that may be great for consumers looking for a cheap source of protein, it has a lot of US producers f... more

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Recent Guests

Jasen Urena
Executive Vice President of NestFresh, a division of Hidden Villa Ranch
NestFresh / Hidden Villa Ranch
Episode: Building a Brand on Being First with Jasen Urena of NestFresh
Emily Metz
President and CEO, American Egg Board
American Egg Board
Episode: More Eggs, More Often with Emily Metz of the American Egg Board
Nancy Rolston
Senior Director of Corporate Policy and Animal Science
ASPCA
Episode: The Scramble: If Everyone Wants In-Ovo Sexing, Why Hasn't It Scaled?
Juliana Machado
Geneticist and Data Scientist
Hendrix Genetics
Episode: The Scramble: If Everyone Wants In-Ovo Sexing, Why Hasn't It Scaled?
Casey Downey
Representative
Innovate Animal Ag
Episode: The Scramble: If Everyone Wants In-Ovo Sexing, Why Hasn't It Scaled?
Dr. Larry Sadler
Senior Vice President
United Egg Producers
Episode: The Scramble: If Everyone Wants In-Ovo Sexing, Why Hasn't It Scaled?
Bernd Meerpohl
Former CEO and current chairman of Big Dutchman
Big Dutchman
Episode: The Global Expansion of Big Dutchman with Bernd Meerpohl
Erik Tyrrell-Knott
President and Chief Business Officer
Alveo
Episode: HPAI Response: 45 Minutes vs. 3 Days with Erik Tyrrell-Knott of Alveo
Max Obers
CEO of HATO Lighting
HATO Lighting
Episode: Lighting a Chicken House Isn’t What You Think with Max Obers of HATO Lighting

Host

Greg Schonefeld
Host of Eggheads

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 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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Episodes balance technical depth with real-world storytelling about agriculture.
Guests consistently deliver actionable takeaways for producers and suppliers.
Greg brings clear, practical insights to complex industry topics.

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#105
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#152
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#221
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Building a Brand on Being First with Jasen Urena of NestFresh
Q: What inspired NestFresh to take the OvoSexing step and bring humanely hatched eggs to US grocery shelves?
The decision came from a consistent funnel of asking whether the innovation would make a meaningful impact, doing the right thing for animals and consumers, and believing the benefits would scale. Despite initial European capacity and regulatory questions, the team pursued collaboration with partners to bring the technology to the US, ultimately establishing a pathway with Highline North America, Cheggie, and Humane Farm Animal Care to certify and implement the program.
Will Low Prices Cure Low Prices? with Brian Moscogiuri
Q: What, if anything, can be done to weather the storm and when we might start to see prices bounce back?
The guest outlines that moves will be gradual and multifaceted, emphasizing promotional strategies, retailer cooperation, and a slow rebalancing as supply adjusts and demand stabilizes, with an expectation of a difficult few months before any tangible recovery.
The Global Expansion of Big Dutchman with Bernd Meerpohl
Q: So it sounds like at that time, you know, maybe from the outside looking in, or from the corporate perspective, it looked like a mess. But to your dad, who knew the company, he felt comfortable with the risks and wanted to take it on.
Bernd describes his father's fearless attitude toward risk, the willingness to invest in expanding markets, and the belief that bold moves were necessary to build a truly global footprint.
HPAI Response: 45 Minutes vs. 3 Days with Erik Tyrrell-Knott of Alveo
Q: How realistic is partial depopulation as a near-term outcome, and what would it take to realize it?
Partial depopulation hinges on regulators accepting rapid, accurate on-farm testing to guide targeted removal of affected barns rather than whole-site shutdowns, supported by robust validation data and integration with public-health infrastructure.
HPAI Response: 45 Minutes vs. 3 Days with Erik Tyrrell-Knott of Alveo
Q: What could the process look like for a farm that has access to your technology, compared with the current lab-based workflow?
The farm would perform on-site swabbing, use the handheld device to obtain a readout in about 44 minutes, and then immediately coordinate with the Nalm Lab and state veterinarians to act on the results, potentially enabling targeted culling and faster containment.

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What is Eggheads about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technology- and leadership-focused exploration of the egg industry, featuring interviews with farm leaders, agritech innovators, and regulatory voices. Episodes frequently center on resilience during disease outbreaks, safety and quality programs, cage-free transitions, processing automation, and data-driven farming—from on-farm diagnostics to lighting optimization and multi-state food-safety practices. A notable strength is the mix of practical operations insight, policy context, and forward-looking strategies that help producers, suppliers, and service providers navigate growth, regulation, and consumer expectations. The show often surfaces actionable takeaways for improving efficiency, welfare, and risk management across production, pr... more

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1. Jasen Urena
2. Emily Metz
3. Nancy Rolston
4. Juliana Machado
5. Casey Downey
6. Dr. Larry Sadler
7. Bernd Meerpohl
8. Erik Tyrrell-Knott

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