Welcome to the
Eggheads Podcast
Episodes Available Bi-Weekly on Fridays!
Hosted by Greg Schonefeld, Ag Installers CEO
Eggheads is the go-to podcast for egg 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. Each episode features insights from leading experts and innovative thinkers, even beyond the egg industry, offering lessons from leaders in agriculture, backyard chicken enthusiasts, and premium brands. Stay ahead of the curve, sharpen your skills, and be part of the conversation that’s driving the future of the egg industry.


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 open the science, strategies, and stories behind the egg industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities.
Over the last few decades automation has completely changed the way eggs are processed. And with robots now assuming many of the jobs handled previously by humans, producers can now process eggs faster, and with a higher degree of accuracy than ever before.
Bill Bretschneider is a product manager for MOBA, a company based in Barneveld in the Netherlands, and one of the world’s biggest suppliers of egg grading, breaking, and sorting equipment. Today, Bill walks us through the innovation milestones of the past few decades, including the rollout of AI crack detection, and explains what more needs to happen before we see truly autonomous facilities.

Cracked Open: An Eggheads Brief
Quarterly Eggheads Newsletter
Cracked Open: Connecting the Dots on HPAI
Imagine being a commercial egg producer today. You’re delivering millions of eggs each day, trying to honor long-term customer commitments while knowing that a single outbreak of HPAI could wipe out your entire flock overnight. You’re doing your best to maintain biosecurity, but even perfect protocol isn’t a guarantee. That’s what makes this topic so compelling. And so unsettling.

