Poultry certified wholesome during August 2022 (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 4.72 billion pounds, up six percent from the amount certified in August 2021, according to USDA’s Poultry Slaughter report.
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Broiler production forecasts in 2022 and 2023 were increased on favorable hatchery data, and 2022 and 2023 prices were adjusted down on recent data and stronger production expectations, according to USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report. Forecast 2022 broiler exports were adjusted down on slow shipments in July, and the 2023 export forecast is unchanged.
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Broiler-type chicks hatched in August 2022 totaled 865 million, up three percent from August 2021. Eggs in incubators totaled 734 million on September 1, 2022, up three percent from a year ago, according to USDA’s latest Chickens and Eggs report.
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