New federal statistics reveal continued growth in the nation’s chicken production industry, with increases recorded in both egg settings and chick placements across the United States.
According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the number of broiler-type eggs placed in hatcheries nationwide climbed 2 percent compared to previous periods.
The data also shows that broiler-type chicks placed for grow-out operations increased by 3 percent across the country, indicating sustained demand in the poultry sector.
These figures reflect the ongoing activity in America’s chicken production pipeline, from initial egg incubation through the placement of young birds at growing facilities that will eventually supply the nation’s food chain.
