Arkansas turkey production numbers are better than the U.S. average

Published 2023년 11월 14일

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The avian influenza outbreak in 2022 had a significant impact on U.S. turkey production and led to higher prices for Thanksgiving meals. However, turkey production in Arkansas is higher than the national average, with a 6% increase to 27.5 million turkeys. The rebound from bird flu has resulted in enough turkey production for increased exports in 2023 and projected lower turkey prices for consumers in the fall and winter.

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Avian influenza had a significant impact on U.S. turkey production in 2022 and it led to higher prices for Thanksgiving meals. Production is up nationwide, and in Arkansas, turkey production is higher than the national average. Arkansas is third in national rankings of turkey production, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Turkeys Raised report. Arkansas turkey production is up 6% to 27.5 million turkeys. The largest turkey-producing state is Minnesota with 39 million turkeys, up 5% from the previous year. North Carolina has produced 29 million turkeys this year, up 4% from a year ago. Enough turkey has been produced with the rebound from bird flu last year that exports have increased in 2023 and are projected to continue that trend in 2024 based on lower prices for U.S.-grown turkey, notes the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. The net impact to consumers should be lower turkey prices this fall and winter. “The supplies are looking ...

Source: Talkbusiness