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Colorado egg production during March 2021 was 143.5 million eggs, up 7 percent from February 2021 and up 6 percent from March 2020 production, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average number of layers on hand in March 2021 was 5.51 million, down 1 percent from February 2021 but up 6 percent from last year. Eggs per 100 layers were 2,605 eggs, up less than one-half percent from last year. 

Livestock slaughter highlights for March 2021 from the USDA.

The sweet and savory combination of ingredients in this rice bowl makes it a great start to your day. Rice, fruit, and nuts come together to create a nutritious, filling breakfast.

Colorado crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending April 18, 2021.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

JBS USA Food Company is recalling nearly 2.5 tons of imported beef.

Bread, cheese, and kale make up this savory bread pudding. Bake ahead of time and slice for quick meals and snacks.

This is a healthier version of my mom's green bean casserole recipe. My version has more vegetables and almost half the sodium per portion. The secret ingredient is the onion powder mixed with the cracker crumb topping. It tastes a lot like the fried onions in my mom's recipe. I knew the result was good when my husband said he liked it better than the original.

Colorado crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending April 11, 2021.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.