The USDA's recent report highlights a slight increase in the broiler industry's activities, with 244.895 million broiler-type eggs set into incubators, marking a 1% rise from the previous year and a slight increase from the previous week. The hatchability rate stands at around 79%. Furthermore, 187.998 million chicks were placed into the meat production system, showing modest growth from both the previous week and year. The report also provides updated annual broiler production numbers and state-specific comparisons, indicating variations in egg sets and chick placements across different regions.
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Broiler sets and placements were up on both the week and the year.The USDA says 244.895 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, slightly higher than the previous week and 1% above a year ago, with the average hatchability holding around 79%.Once hatched, those chickens will head to meat production in April.There were 187.998 million chicks placed into the meat production system, a modest increase from the week before and last year, with those birds moving to market late this spring.The USDA’s updated annual broiler production numbers are out April 11th.Comparisons for Brownfield states:Arkansas: Sets: 25.418 million eggs, compared to 24.774 million a week ago; Placements: 21.957 million head, compared to 21.267 million last weekKentucky: Sets: 7.783 million eggs, compared to 8.084 million a week ago; Placements: 5.816 million eggs, compared to 6.006 million last ...
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