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Broiler hatch up three percent from last year, USDA reports

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

USDA’s February 2025 Chickens and Eggs report showed that the number of broiler-type chicks hatched in January 2025 increased by three percent from the prior year. As of February 1, 2025, the total number of eggs in incubators reached 745 million, representing a three percent increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, leading breeders placed 7.67 million broiler-type pullets in January, also up by three percent from January 2024.

CPI increased three percent, DOL reports

On February 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 three percent over the last twelve months.

PPI for final demand increased 3.5 percent, DOL reports

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

The Producer Price Index (PPI) reported that overall final demand prices increased by 3.5 percent over the past twelve months and rose 0.4 percent in January.

February 2025 WASDE forecasts decreased exports in 2025

On February 14, 2025, in World Agricutlural Supply and Demand Estimates, by Josh Ricken

USDA’s February 2025 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report showed potential future decreases in exports while prices and production are expected to remain steady.

USPOULTRY honored members of the poultry industry throughout the 2025 IPPE

On January 31, 2025, in USPOULTRY, by Josh Ricken

USPOULTRY held its annual International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Georgia this week. Throughout the event, the association presented awards for notable industry achievements.

Ready-to-cook weight increased six percent from last year, USDA reports

On January 31, 2025, in Slaughter report(s), by Josh Ricken

The USDA’s January 2025 Poultry Slaughter report revealed that poultry certified as wholesome in December 2024 totaled 4.31 billion pounds, reflecting a six percent increase from December 2023.

Broiler hatch up three percent from last year, USDA reports

On January 31, 2025, in Chicken and Eggs, by Josh Ricken

USDA’s January 2025 Chickens and Eggs report showed that broiler-type chicks hatched during December 2024 increased by three percent from last year. Eggs in incubators totaled 746 million on January 1, 2025, which indicated an increase of four percent from a year ago. Leading breeders placed 9.14 billion broiler-type pullets during December 2024, a five percent decrease from December 2023.

Total chicken stocks down one percent from last month, eight percent from a year ago, USDA reports

On January 31, 2025, in Cold Storage, by Josh Ricken

The USDA’s Cold Storage report from January 2025 indicated that total chicken stocks decreased by one percent compared to the previous month and by eight percent compared to last year.

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Broiler hatch up three percent from last year, USDA reports

CPI increased three percent, DOL reports

PPI for final demand increased 3.5 percent, DOL reports

February 2025 WASDE forecasts decreased exports in 2025

USPOULTRY honored members of the poultry industry throughout the 2025 IPPE

Ready-to-cook weight increased six percent from last year, USDA reports

Broiler hatch up three percent from last year, USDA reports

Total chicken stocks down one percent from last month, eight percent from a year ago, USDA reports

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