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Total chicken stocks up one percent from last year, USDA reports

On March 28, 2025, in Cold Storage, by Josh Ricken

As of February 28, 2025, the total frozen poultry supplied was up two percent from the previous month yet decreased three percent from the prior year. Of these supplies, total chicken stocks decreased one percent from last month but increased one percent from February 2024.

Ready-to-cook weight decreased by five percent, USDA reports

On March 28, 2025, in Slaughter report(s), by Josh Ricken

The ready-to-cook weight certified in February 2025 totaled 4.01 billion pounds, a five-percent decrease from the amount certified the prior year.

Broiler hatch down one percent from last year, USDA reports

On March 28, 2025, in Chicken and Eggs, by Josh Ricken

In February 2025, 784 million broiler-type chicks were hatched, down by one percent from the previous year. As of March 1, 2025, 749 million eggs were in incubators, up two percent from 2024. Leading breeders placed 8.22 million broiler-type pullet chicks for future hatchery supply, a slight increase from February 2024.

CPI increased by 2.8 percent, DOL reports

On March 14, 2025, in Consumer Price Index, by Josh Ricken

According to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the all-items index rose 2.8 percent over the past twelve months.

PPI for final demand increased 3.2 percent, DOL reports

On March 14, 2025, in Producer Price Index, by Josh Ricken

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose by 3.2 percent over the 12 months ending in February, remaining unchanged in February itself. Prices for final demand goods increased by 0.3 percent, while the index for final demand services declined by 0.2 percent.

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Total chicken stocks up one percent from last year, USDA reports

Ready-to-cook weight decreased by five percent, USDA reports

Broiler hatch down one percent from last year, USDA reports

CPI increased by 2.8 percent, DOL reports

PPI for final demand increased 3.2 percent, DOL reports

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