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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, this show provides the insights and expert discussions you need to thrive in the industry. Crack op ...
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Join Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Aaron Wormus, and Kate Volman as they talk about all things tech and Palm Beach County in this monthly magazine-styled podcast! From how our community is responding to the latest global trends to what’s popping downtown, the Egg Heads discover where the geek meets the ground running on the Egg Heads After Hours Podcast (http://www.EggHeadsAHP.com/). Check out innovative trailblazers, creatives, and opportunity-makers right along with us, as we explore the tech ...
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A Practical Look at Vaccines with Joel Harris of Genvax
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We've talked before about how government policy has prevented the egg industry from using vaccines to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. But if there was a policy shift tomorrow, and producers were given the green light to immunize their birds, what would that effort even look like? Where would the vaccines comes from? How would we know they'…
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58 Years of Studying Chickens with Ken Anderson
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This week on Eggheads, we're chatting with Dr. Ken Anderson, a long-time poultry scientist and a Professor in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University. Ken has been working with eggs since he was 6 years old, and his perspective is informed by a wealth of hands-on industrial and academic experience. One of his b…
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Climbing the Egg Ladder—and Leading Through It All with Mark Kellen of Daybreak Foods
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This week on Eggheads, we sit down with Mark Kellen, Executive Vice President at Daybreak Foods, to explore the mindset, skillset, and lived experience behind leadership in the egg industry. From his beginnings on a small family farm in Minnesota to overseeing operations across six states, Mark’s journey is rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and an…
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AgriNerds: Using Technology and Data to Combat Bird Flu with Dr. Maurice Pitesky
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This week on Eggheads, we sit down with Dr. Maurice Pitesky, veterinary epidemiologist at UC Davis and founder of AgriNerds, to explore how technology—think radar, satellites, and spatial modeling—is reshaping disease prevention in the poultry industry. His tool, the Waterfowl Alert Network, helps producers track wild bird movement in real time, of…
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The Scramble — Unfiltered Truths About Avian Influenza, Egg Prices & Vaccines
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In this special roundtable edition of Eggheads, we bring back “The Scramble”—our unfiltered format where leading voices in the egg industry sit down to tackle the Avian Influenza chaos head-on. Host Greg Schoenfeld is joined by three experts at the forefront: Dr. Kay Russo, veterinarian and virologist, Brian Moscogiuri, egg market analyst, and Jacq…
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Producing Eggs the Kipster Way with Sandra Vijn
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Sustainability, animal welfare, and transparency—are they just buzzwords, or true commitments? This week we sit down with Sandra Vijn, Managing Director of Kipster USA, to explore how the company is rethinking the entire system—from upcycled feed to carbon-neutral farming. Kipster is aiming to redefine what ethical egg farming looks like. Sandra sh…
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Expana and the Benchmark Price of Eggs with Karyn Rispoli
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Egg prices have been anything but stable in recent years, and behind every price shift is a complex web of market forces. In this episode, we sit down with Karyn Rispoli, Managing Editor of Eggs at Expana, to break down how egg pricing really works. From avian influenza outbreaks wiping out millions of layers to shifting market dynamics and the int…
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Respeggt Group: Scaling In-Ovo Sexing Technology with Silvin Faulstich
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The egg industry is changing, and at the center of that transformation is a bold mission: ending chick culling globally. In this episode, Greg sits down with Respeggt Group’s Silvin Faulstitch to explore how their groundbreaking in-ovo sexing technology is reshaping hatcheries. Respeggt’s approach has evolved from early research to a fully automate…
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Eggs, Deals, and Unbelievable Sales Stories with Mark Kleinsmith
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What does it take to succeed in the egg industry? According to Mark Kleinsmith, it’s a mix of hard work, persistence, and sometimes… shaving your mustache to close a deal. In this episode, Greg sits down with Mark, a legendary industry salesman whose career spans decades of innovation, market shifts, and unforgettable negotiations. Mark shares wild…
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Building Resilient Farms: Biosecurity Insights with Jack Hughes of LiveTec
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What does it take to keep a poultry farm safe from disease outbreaks? In this episode of Eggheads, Greg sits down with Jack Hughes, a biosecurity advisor at LiveTec Systems based in the UK. Jack shares his perspective on how proactive measures, innovative solutions, and a disciplined mindset can transform the way farmers protect their operations. F…
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Eggs, Ambition, and Entrepreneurship with Michael Jimenez from JMZ Farms
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What drives a 22-year-old to take on the world of egg farming? In this episode of Eggheads, Greg sits down with Michael Jimenez, the founder and CEO of JMZ Farms. Starting with a single baby chick named Peaches in his mom’s backyard, Michael has grown JMZ Farms into a thriving pasture-raised egg operation. Michael shares how his entrepreneurial spi…
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Sustainable Solutions for Poultry and Eggs with Ryan Bennett
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Greg sits down with Ryan Bennett, Executive Director of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance, to discuss his journey from public policy to driving sustainability in agriculture. With a career rooted in supporting farmers and improving industry practices, Ryan shares how he transitioned fr…
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Hatch for Hunger: An Organization on a Mission with Danny Leckie
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Today, Greg Schoenfeld sits down with Danny Leckie, CEO of Hatch for Hunger, to learn about his journey from corporate agriculture to leading a mission-driven nonprofit. With roots in feeding people that trace back through his career, Danny shares how he transitioned from big agriculture to Hatch for Hunger, where he’s now tackling food insecurity …
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How a Passion for Eggs Turned Lisa Steele into the Queen of the Coop
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Today Greg Schoenfeld sits down with the "Queen of the Coop," Lisa Steele-- the fifth-generation chicken keeper behind Fresh Eggs Daily, to explore her unique path from Wall Street to the farm. Lisa shares how her family’s tradition of raising chickens, which traces back to Finland, influenced her shift from accounting to becoming one of the most r…
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The Egghead Scramble: Market Surges and the Growing Risk of Avian Influenza
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In the debut episode of The Egghead Scramble, host Greg Schoenefeld reconnects with industry experts Brian Moscogiuri, VP of Eggs Unlimited, and Dr. Kay Russo, a leading veterinarian, to tackle the most pressing issues facing the egg industry today. Together, they dive into the economic turmoil caused by recent avian influenza outbreaks, which have…
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Techno-Optimism in Agriculture: In-Ovo Sexing with Robert Yaman
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In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge of agricultural innovation with Robert Yaman, CEO of Innovate Animal Ag. A veteran of the tech industry, Robert is focused on in-ovo sexing technology, which addresses the significant issue of male chick culling in the egg industry. By determining the sex of a chick before it hatches, this technology pro…
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How a Bold Bet Saved Pete & Gerry’s with Cameron Whitehead
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In this episode, we dive into the bold gamble that changed the organic egg farming game. Cameron Whitehead, COO of Pete & Gerry's, shares the inspiring story of how a small family farm in Monroe, New Hampshire, went from the brink of collapse to becoming a trailblazer in the organic egg industry. In the 1990s, when 'organic' was still a rarity, Pet…
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The Business of Eggs Over Generations with Jacques Klempf
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Jacques Klempf is a true veteran in the egg industry, with a family legacy that spans three generations of egg farming. In this episode, we learn about his remarkable journey, starting with his grandfather’s humble beginnings as an egg candler, through his father’s entrepreneurial drive, and into Jacques' own leadership in the modern egg industry. …
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Chicken Veterinarians on the Frontlines with Dan Wilson
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In this episode of Eggheads, Greg discusses the evolving role of poultry veterinarians with Dan Wilson, lead veterinarian and owner of Wilson Vet Co. Dan shares his unconventional path into poultry veterinary care, starting from his rural Indiana roots and leading to his impactful work and thought leadership in the egg industry. We explore the uniq…
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It's almost impossible to have a conversation about eggs without discussing the pressing issue of avian influenza. In this episode, we talk about its spillover into cattle populations with Dr. Kay Russo, a veterinarian from RSM Consulting. Dr. Russo shares her extensive experience in animal health, focusing on the critical importance of biosecurity…
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Egg Nutrition: Facts vs Myths with Melissa Joy Dobbins
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Greg discusses navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice with the "Guilt-Free RD" Melissa Joy Dobbins, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. They discuss the fluctuating dietary trends, the nature of nutrition research, and the role of critical thinking in making informed food choices. Melissa shares insights on the benef…
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Greg sits down with Jason Jones, the former founding president of Vital Farms Inc, to explore the remarkable growth of one of the most recognizable egg brands. From humble beginnings at a farmers market to a billion-dollar company in 15 years, Jones shares the story of how Vital's pioneering approach to pasture-raised eggs, storytelling-based marke…
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In this episode of Eggheads, Greg talks with Henry Arrowood, the founder and CEO of Farmshare, about the transformation of agriculture via direct-to-consumer practices. They discuss the challenges farms face in a commoditized market, the role of intermediaries, and how Farmshare is helping farmers build direct relationships with consumers. The conv…
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Egg Price Fluctuations Demystified with Brian Moscogiuri
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Greg explores the complexities of the egg market with Brian Moscaggiuri, global trade strategist at Eggs Unlimited. Brian brings his extensive knowledge and unique journey within the egg industry to the table. Together, they unpack the science behind egg pricing, exploring wild market fluctuations as well as the impact of external factors like avia…
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Misconceptions about Agriculture with Tara Vander Dussen
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In this episode of Eggheads Greg speaks with Tara Vander Dussen, a fifth-generation dairy farmer and co-host of the Discover Ag podcast, who uses her background in environmental science to address misconceptions about modern farming. Greg and Tara discuss the complexities of the agricultural industry, focusing on the disconnect between consumers an…
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Technology and Leadership with Brandon Mulnix
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This episode of Eggheads explores the intersection of technology and leadership within the egg industry. Brandon Mulnix, director of commercial accounts at Prism Controls and host of the Poultry Leadership Podcast discusses his unconventional journey into the egg industry and the impact of technology in enhancing egg production and bird health. The…
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Did you know that the average American consumes nearly 300 eggs per year? But how much do we really know about where those eggs come from? How do my eggs get to the grocery store? Why are they packaged that way? And what's the difference between white and brown eggs? Welcome to Eggheads, the podcast that cracks open the unexpectedly fascinating wor…
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On episode #11 of Eggheads After Hours, we wrap our heads around the impact of transportation tech on south Florida business life--in particular the new Brightline high-speed train. With key stops limited to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm and an extension being worked for Orlando, the Brightline will minimize travel time while maximizing prod…
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HELLO, tech and business enthusiasts!! Welcome to the August edition of the Eggheads After Hours Podcast. This month, we definitely have our heads in the clouds, as we talk about, well... the Cloud! What are the benefits and concerns of the Cloud--from improving productivity to avoiding privacy and security pitfalls. Yikes! But, first, Aaron dips o…
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Welcome to this relaunch episode of the Eggheads After Hours Podcast where the Eggheads--Aaron, Kate, and Jaime--get into the decline of Snapchat. Is it all an illusion or is the writing on the wall? We are so happy to crack these mics open again and relaunch this podcast for you fresher and better than ever. We're still all about the tech, of cour…
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TEASER of 001 - Our First Meeting - 20160827
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Enjoy this teaser of the very first episode of the Egg Heads After Hours Podcast (http://www.EggHeadsAHP.com/)!! The Egg Heads are exploring where the geek meets the ground running, putting tech into our community and the community into our tech! There is exciting stuff is on the horizon, guys, and we are so happy to have you all along for the ride…
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Egg Heads After Hours Podcast Intro - 20160925
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Join Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Aaron Wormus, Kate Volman, Joe Russo, and Eddy Garcia as they talk about all things tech and Palm Beach County on the Egg Heads After Hours Podcast. Our cohosts' talents range from podcasting to web design, blogging to vlogging, digital marketing to tech conferences, and so much more. From the latest in global tech t…
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