Congress Debates Cage Sizes
The U.S. Senate is currently holding hearings regarding cage sizes for egg laying hens. The congressional debate is part of a nationwide struggle between animal rights activists and egg farmers…
Dioxin Found in German Eggs
German agricultural officials recently reported the discovery of the toxic chemical dioxin on several German farms at higher than permitted levels. The discovery is only heightening fears of German agricultural…
Egg Farmers Accused of Animal Abuses
As part of their effort to regulate egg production in the United States, the Humane Society of the U.S. recently released a series of undercover photos and videos depicting deplorable…
Egg Plan Sparks Debate
Last year’s stunning compromise between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers is sparking controversy among egg farmers and heated debate in Congress. The Humane…
Congress Considering Egg Farm Bill
Earlier this week, several house Representatives introduced legislation that would standardize animal treatment requirements regarding hens on egg farms across the country. The proposed legislation would expand and standardize the…
French Farmers Ignore Animal Rights Laws
New European Union regulations regarding the treatment of egg laying hens go into effect today, leading some farmers to worry about competition from farmers who ignore the laws. The laws…
Minnesota Recalls Eggs
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture began investigations of a local organic egg farm. The farm in question is believed to be connected to a string of illnesses…
Groups Push for Tougher Egg Standards
In a stunning announcement by the Humane Society and the United Egg Producers, the two old adversaries agreed to work together to support tougher federal regulations on egg farms. The…
USDA Asked to Clarify Organic Regulations
A debate is raging over the USDA’s regulation of organic livestock and egg farms. Some farmers, like Edwin Blosser believe that organic egg farms should be characterized be open spaces,…