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Poultry production up in 2016, value drops
Apr 28, 2017, 16:56 PM
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The total value of U.S. poultry production in 2016 was $38.688 billion, down 20% from 2015.
Broilers accounted for $25.936 billion of the total, 10% lower than last year, which, along with a 52% drop in eggs to $6.483 billion cancelled, out an 8% increase in turkey value, up to $6.184 billion. Non-broiler chickens accounted for $84.869 million, down 18%.
Production of broilers, chickens, turkeys, and eggs were all up on the year, pressuring prices.
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