New federal agriculture statistics show turkey production displaying mixed trends as spring gets underway.
According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the number of turkey eggs currently in incubation facilities has risen 2% compared to the same period last year as of April 1.
However, the data also shows that fewer young turkeys, known as poults, were successfully hatched during March compared to the same month in the previous year. The report indicates a slight decrease in both hatching numbers and the total number of poults delivered to turkey growing operations.
The statistics reflect ongoing fluctuations in the nation’s turkey industry as producers navigate seasonal breeding cycles and market conditions.
