Poultry Slaughter: Ready-to-Cook Weight Up 8 Percent Year Over Year

A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows that ready-to-cook poultry weight has climbed 8 percent compared to the same time last year.

The figures reflect the most recent data compiled on poultry slaughter activity nationwide, indicating a notable year-over-year increase in overall production volume.

The USDA regularly tracks poultry slaughter statistics as part of its ongoing monitoring of the nation’s agricultural output.