**Exhibit
      99.1**


Contacts:
              Fred
                  Adams, Jr., Chairman and CEOTimothy
                  A. Dawson, Vice President and CFO(601)
                  948-6813








CAL-MAINE
      FOODS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL
      2009 RESULTS








JACKSON,
      Miss. (September 29, 2008) 3⁄4 Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced results for its first
      quarter of fiscal 2009 ended August 30, 2008.





For
      the
      first quarter of fiscal 2009, net sales were $206.9 million, compared with
      net
      sales of $178.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The
      Company reported net income of $11.1 million, or $0.47 per basic and
      diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with net income
      of
      $18.0 million, or $0.76 per basic and diluted share, for the year-earlier
      period.





Fred
      Adams, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.,
      stated, ““Egg prices and total dozens sold were both up for the first quarter of
      fiscal 2009 compared with the same period last year.  Demand for eggs was
      strong in both the retail and food service markets. However, our feed costs
      were
      dramatically higher and reduced the Company’s earnings for the quarter compared
      with a year ago.   Corn and soybean meal prices peaked in July, but
      have dropped substantially in the last few weeks.  While estimates for the
      final crop yields vary widely, it is expected that feed prices will remain
      volatile and high for the year ahead.  USDA statistics indicate that egg
      supply will remain flat for the next few months.  All of Cal-Maine’s
      operations continue to run smoothly. ”





For
      the
      first quarter of fiscal 2009, Cal-Maine will pay a cash dividend of
      approximately $.157 per share to holders of its common stock. A cash
      dividend of approximately $.149 per share will be paid to holders of its
      Class A common stock, which represents 95 percent of the amount paid to
      holders of common stock. The amount paid could vary slightly based on the amount
      of outstanding shares on the record date. The dividend is payable November
      13,
      2008, to shareholders of record on October 29, 2008.





Cal-Maine
      Foods, Inc. is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing and sale
      of
      fresh shell eggs. The Company, which is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi,
      currently is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the
      United States and sells the majority of its shell eggs in approximately
      29 states across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and
      mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.




Statements
      contained in this press release that are not historical facts are
      forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities
      Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject
      to
      risks and uncertainties (contained in the Company’s SEC filings) that could
      cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. SEC filings
      may
      be obtained from the SEC or by contacting the Company.





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**CAL-MAINE
                  FOODS, INC.**
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                  OFFICE BOX 2960     ▪
              JACKSON,
                  MISSISSIPPI 39207PHONE
                  601-948-6813
              FAX
                  601-969-0905




CALM
          Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
 Page
          2
 September
          29, 2008


**CAL-MAINE
      FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**


**FINANCIAL
      HIGHLIGHTS**


(Unaudited)


(In
      thousands, except per share amounts)


**13
                  Weeks Ended****August
                30,**
              
              **September
                1,****2008**
              
              **2007**Net
                  sales
              
              $
              206,888
              
              $
              178,598Gross
                  profit
              
              
              40,647
              
              
              45,580Operating
                  income
              
              
              17,981
              
              
              26,932Income
                  before income taxes
              
              
              17,389
              
              
              27,223Net
                  income
              
              $
              11,147
              
              $
              17,966Net
                  income per common share:Basic
              
              $
              0.47
              
              $
              0.76Diluted
              
              $
              0.47
              
              $
              0.76Weighted
                  average shares outstanding:Basic
              
              
              23,730
              
              
              23,599Diluted
              
              
              23,769
              
              
              23,724






**SUMMARY
      BALANCE SHEET**


(Unaudited)


(In
      thousands)


**August
                  30,**
              
              **May
                  31,**ASSETS
              
              **2008**
              
              **2008**Cash
                  and short-term investments
              
              $
              76,431
              
              $
              94,858Receivables
              
              
              54,081
              
              
              47,930Inventories
              
              
              87,385
              
              
              76,766Other
              
              
              4,334
              
              
              4,711Current
                  assets
              
              
              222,231
              
              
              224,265Property,
                  plant and equipment (net)
              
              
              218,141
              
              
              206,493Other
                  assets
              
              
              78,569
              
              
              70,478Total
                  assets
              
              $
              518,941
              
              $
              501,236LIABILITIES
                  AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYAccounts
                  payable and accrued expenses
              
              $
              62,745
              
              $
              67,952Other
                  current liabilities
              
              
              10,988
              
              
              10,358Current
                  maturities of long-term debt
              
              
              12,928
              
              
              11,470Deferred
                  income taxes
              
              
              16,645
              
              
              12,935Current
                  liabilities
              
              
              103,306
              
              
              102,715Deferred
                  income taxes and other liabilities
              
              
              28,293
              
              
              37,161Long-term
                  debt, less current maturities
              
              
              101,972
              
              
              85,680Shareholders'
                  equity
              
              
              285,370
              
              
              275,680Total
                  liabilities and shareholders' equity
              
              $
              518,941
              
              $
              501,236




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 **CAL-MAINE
                    FOODS, INC.**
                POST
                    OFFICE BOX 2960     ▪
                JACKSON,
                    MISSISSIPPI 39207PHONE
                    601-948-6813
                FAX
                    601-969-0905