Eggs are a staple in kitchens across the country, but most people have no idea where the majority of them actually come from. While several states contribute to America’s massive egg supply, one stands far above the rest, producing billions of eggs each year and dominating the industry by a wide margin.
From Iowa’s enormous egg farms to other top-producing states like Ohio and Indiana, the U.S. egg industry is powered by large-scale operations, advanced farming techniques, and decades of agricultural expertise. In this slideshow, we’ll break down which states produce the most eggs and explore how they’ve become leaders in one of America’s most essential food industries.