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Contact: Christin Kamm (402) 471-6856 |
May Declared Egg Month in Nebraska
LINCOLN - During a luncheon this week with egg producers, Governor Dave Heineman presented a proclamation to William Claybaugh, President of the Nebraska Egg Council, declaring “May Is Egg Month” in Nebraska.
“The egg industry continues to play an essential role in Nebraska’s economy,” said Governor Heineman. “I’m pleased to proclaim “May as Egg Month” in Nebraska as a way to recognize the importance of the egg industry to our state.”
Nebraska’s commercial laying hen population of approximately 9.5 million birds produces over 2 billion eggs annually. Nebraska currently ranks ninth nationally in total egg production, and is also a national leader in the production of further processed egg products.
Additional information on Nebraska’s egg industry is available through the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Poultry and Egg Division by calling (402) 472-2051, or visiting www.nebraskapoultry.org.