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

On October 25, 2024, in Slaughter report(s), by Josh Ricken

USDA’s October 2024 poultry slaughter report indicated that the total ready-to-cook (RTC) weight for poultry certified wholesome increased by one percent from September 2023.

October WASDE showed raised forecast for broilers due to higher price outlook

On October 11, 2024, in World Agricutlural Supply and Demand Estimates, by Josh Ricken

USDA’s October 2024 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report raised the forecast for 2025 for broiler products due to a higher price outlook due to an increase in overall demand.

October CPI showed a 2.4 percent inflation rate over the past year

On October 11, 2024, in Consumer Price Index, by Josh Ricken

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported that the all items index increased 2.4 percent before season adjustment over the last twelve months. The Federal Reserve’s targeted annual inflation rate is two percent.

Producer prices remain high in contrast to declining CPI data

On October 11, 2024, in Producer Price Index, by Josh Ricken

The Producer Price Index (PPI) reported that final demand prices advanced 0.2 percent in August and were unchanged in July. On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand rose 1.8 percent for the 12 months ended in September.

Tyson Foods, Wayne-Sanderson, Perdue, and Mountaire Farms support their communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene

On October 4, 2024, in Charitable Donations, by Josh Ricken

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, various NCC member companies, including Tyson Foods, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Perdue Farms, and Mountaire Farms, have been working with affected communities to provide relief, support, and supplies.

Broiler hatch up three percent from last year, USDA reports

On September 27, 2024, in Chicken and Eggs, by Josh Ricken

USDA’s September 2024 Chickens and Eggs report indicated that broiler-type chicks hatched increased by three percent from August 2023. Eggs in incubators increased by four percent compared to last year. Leading breeders placed 8.7 million broiler-type pullet chicks for future domestic hatchery supply flocks, representing a six percent increase from the prior year.

Ready-to-cook weight down four percent from last year, USDA says

On September 27, 2024, in Slaughter report(s), by Josh Ricken

USDA’s September 2024 poultry slaughter report indicated that the total ready-to-cook (RTC) weight for poultry certified wholesome decreased four percent from August 2023 to August 2024.

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

October WASDE showed raised forecast for broilers due to higher price outlook

October CPI showed a 2.4 percent inflation rate over the past year

Producer prices remain high in contrast to declining CPI data

Tyson Foods, Wayne-Sanderson, Perdue, and Mountaire Farms support their communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Broiler hatch up three percent from last year, USDA reports

Ready-to-cook weight down four percent from last year, USDA says

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