egg-producing

Iowa has been the No. 1 egg-producing state in the nation for the past 10 years.

Egg farm regulations still skimpy 2011

Iowa has been the No. 1 egg-producing state in the nation for the past 10 years.

Egg farm regulations still skimpy 2011

Iowa has been the No. 1 egg-producing state in the nation for the past 10 years.

Egg farm regulations still skimpy 2011

We are working with local organizations and advocates in Ohio -- the nation's second largest egg-producing state with a population of nearly 27 million caged laying hens -- to follow the lead of other states and phase out some of the most inhumane intensive confinement systems, including battery cages.

Force for Change Against Factory Farming 2010

And while some states inspect farms and egg-laying facilities -- and several conduct vigorous inspection programs -- Iowa, the leading egg-producing state, does not, said Dustin Vande Hoef, spokesman for the state's agriculture department.

As egg producers consolidate, problems of just one company can be far-reaching 2010

We are working with local organizations and advocates in Ohio -- the nation's second largest egg-producing state with a population of nearly 27 million caged laying hens -- to follow the lead of other states and phase out some of the most inhumane intensive confinement systems, including battery cages.

Wayne Pacelle: Force for Change Against Factory Farming 2010

The recall poses a threat to the wider egg-producing industry, thanks to confusion that can arise in the wake of recalls.

Egg Companies Rush to Reassure Consumers on Recall 2010

And while some states inspect farms and egg-laying facilities -- and several conduct vigorous inspection programs -- Iowa, the leading egg-producing state, does not, said Dustin Vande Hoef, spokesman for the state's agriculture department.

As egg producers consolidate, problems of just one company can be far-reaching 2010

Although some of the country's biggest egg-producing states have recently agreed to ban the implementation of new cages for egg-laying hens (existing cages can stay), the life of a commercially raised chicken remains abysmal.

Isabel Cowles: You Are What You Eat. Are You Comfortable With That? 2010

Proposition 2 in California won the support not only of urban voters but also a majority of rural voters in the largest egg-producing counties.

Michael Markarian: Animals on the Hill, and in The Hill 2009