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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">UNITED STATES</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">WASHINGTON, DC 20549</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">CURRENT REPORT</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM 8-K</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
July 27, 2012</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 34%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">Delaware</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 33%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">000-04892</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 33%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">64-0500378</TD></TR>
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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(State or other jurisdiction</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">of incorporation)</P></TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">(Commission File Number)</TD>
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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Identification No.)</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">3320 Woodrow Wilson Avenue</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Jackson, MS 39207</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Address of principal executive offices
(zip code))</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">601-948-6813</P>

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area code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2 below):</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">&uml;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&#9;Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">&uml;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&#9;Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">&uml;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&#9;Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in; text-indent: -69pt"><B>Item 2.02 Results of Operations
and Financial Condition</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in; text-indent: -69pt"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On July 30, 2012, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
(the &ldquo;Company&rdquo; or &ldquo;Cal-Maine Foods&rdquo;) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal
2012 fourth quarter and year ended June 2, 2012. A copy of the Company&rsquo;s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2
to this Current Report.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">The information furnished in this Item 2.02
shall not be deemed &ldquo;filed&rdquo; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly
set forth by specific reference in such filing.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0"><B>Item 5.02 &#9;Departure of Directors
or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. </B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On July 27, 2012, Fred Adams, Jr., founder
and chairman of the board, made the decision to tender his resignation as an officer and director of the Company, due to health
issues. In recognition of his long service and role as founder of the Company, the board of directors designated him chairman
emeritus at a regular board meeting held July 27, 2012 in Jackson. In this advisory position, Mr. Adams will continue to participate
in board meetings and provide consultation as requested by the board. He will remain an active employee of Cal-Maine Foods. Dolph
Baker, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, will succeed Mr. Adams as chairman, effective July 27, 2012.
Mr. Baker will not receive additional compensation due to his appointment as chairman of the board. Sherman Miller, chief operating
officer of Cal-Maine Foods, has been elected to the vacant seat on the board and will fill Mr. Adams&rsquo; unexpired term. Mr.
Miller will not receive additional compensation due to his appointment to the board of directors. Mr. Miller will serve as a member
of the Executive Committee of the board of directors.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.75in"><B>Item 5.03 &#9;Amendments
to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On July 27, 2012, the board of directors
of the Company approved an amendment to Article III of the bylaws of the Company to add a new Section 15 to provide for the designation
of Directors Emeritus and a Chairman Emeritus. The amendment is effective immediately.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">A copy of the amendment to the bylaws is
filed as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The discussion provided in this Item is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such Exhibit.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Item 7.01&#9;Regulation FD Disclosure</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On July 27, 2012, the Company issued a press
release announcing Mr. Adams&rsquo; appointment as chairman emeritus. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">The information furnished in this Item 7.01
shall not be deemed &quot;filed&quot; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly
set forth by specific reference in such filing.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 96px; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Item 9.01.</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify">Financial Statements and Exhibits</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 48px; font-size: 10pt">(d)</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 90%; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Amendment of Bylaws, approved by Board of Directors July 27, 2012</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">99.1</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Press Release issued by the Company on July 27, 2012</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt">99.2</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify">Press Release issued by the Company on July 30, 2012</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Pursuant to the requirements for the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>

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        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC.</B></P>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0"> &nbsp; &nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0">Date: <U>July 30, 2012</U></TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0">By:&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid">/s/ Adolphus B. Baker</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0">Adolphus B. Baker</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0">President, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer</TD></TR>
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
CURRENT REPORT
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
July 27, 2012
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Delaware
000-04892
64-0500378
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3320 Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39207
(Address of principal executive offices
(zip code))
601-948-6813
(Registrant's telephone number, including
area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2 below):
¨
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations
and Financial Condition
On July 30, 2012, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
(the "Company" or "Cal-Maine Foods") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal
2012 fourth quarter and year ended June 2, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2
to this Current Report.
The information furnished in this Item 2.02
shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly
set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 5.02 	Departure of Directors
or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 27, 2012, Fred Adams, Jr., founder
and chairman of the board, made the decision to tender his resignation as an officer and director of the Company, due to health
issues. In recognition of his long service and role as founder of the Company, the board of directors designated him chairman
emeritus at a regular board meeting held July 27, 2012 in Jackson. In this advisory position, Mr. Adams will continue to participate
in board meetings and provide consultation as requested by the board. He will remain an active employee of Cal-Maine Foods. Dolph
Baker, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, will succeed Mr. Adams as chairman, effective July 27, 2012.
Mr. Baker will not receive additional compensation due to his appointment as chairman of the board. Sherman Miller, chief operating
officer of Cal-Maine Foods, has been elected to the vacant seat on the board and will fill Mr. Adams' unexpired term. Mr.
Miller will not receive additional compensation due to his appointment to the board of directors. Mr. Miller will serve as a member
of the Executive Committee of the board of directors.
Item 5.03 	Amendments
to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On July 27, 2012, the board of directors
of the Company approved an amendment to Article III of the bylaws of the Company to add a new Section 15 to provide for the designation
of Directors Emeritus and a Chairman Emeritus. The amendment is effective immediately.
A copy of the amendment to the bylaws is
filed as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The discussion provided in this Item is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such Exhibit.
Item 7.01	Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 27, 2012, the Company issued a press
release announcing Mr. Adams' appointment as chairman emeritus. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The information furnished in this Item 7.01
shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly
set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)
Exhibits
3.1
Amendment of Bylaws, approved by Board of Directors July 27, 2012
99.1
Press Release issued by the Company on July 27, 2012
99.2
Press Release issued by the Company on July 30, 2012
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements for the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC.
Date:
July 30, 2012
By:
/s/ Adolphus B. Baker
Adolphus B. Baker
President, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer