The latest federal agriculture statistics show a downturn in turkey production numbers compared to the same period last year.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the number of turkey eggs currently in incubators as of May 1 decreased by 4 percent when measured against the previous year’s figures.
The report also indicates that turkey poults successfully hatched throughout April were down 1 percent from April of the prior year.
Additionally, the net number of poults placed during the month of April showed a 1 percent decline compared to the same month in the previous year.
These statistics are part of the USDA’s regular monitoring of poultry production across the United States, providing industry stakeholders with current data on turkey breeding and hatching trends.
