USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) last week purchased 1,888,000 pounds of chicken and chicken products at an approximate cost of $1,444,971.20 for school lunch and other domestic food nutrition assistance programs. The complete purchase report can be found on AMS’s Web site. Details of the June 28 purchase follow:
| Product | Pounds | Award Prices | Total Dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut-up | 880,000 | $0.7773 – $0.8561 | $704,552.00 |
| Chilled bulk pack (large) | 720,000 | $0.7196 – $0.7196 | 518,112.00 |
| Chilled bulk pack (small) | 288,000 | $0.7719 – $0.7719 | 222,307.20 |
| Total Purchase | 1,888,000 | $1,444,971.20 |
The next invitation for chicken and chicken products was issued on July 6. Offers are due by July 13. Acceptances will be announced by July 18 for delivery from August 1-15. The invitation can be found on AMS’s Web site.
