New federal agriculture statistics reveal positive trends in the nation’s chicken production industry, with increases reported in both breeding operations and chick distribution.
According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the number of broiler-type eggs placed in incubation facilities nationwide rose by 1 percent during the reporting period.
Additionally, the placement of broiler-type chicks across the United States increased by 2 percent, indicating continued growth in the poultry sector.
These figures reflect the ongoing activity in America’s chicken production chain, from breeding facilities through to farms where the birds will be raised for meat production.
