Poultry production declined in latest report

The forecast for 2026 red meat and poultry production was lowered from the previous month as lower beef and broiler production more than offset increased pork and turkey production, according to the Nov. 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Broiler production was lowered based on current processing and placement data. Production was estimated at 55,246 million pounds. Turkey production was increased based on heavier weights and a higher share of toms being processed than is seasonally typical. Annual production was estimated at 5,183 million pounds. Egg production was increased because of growth in the layer flock and is now estimated at 9,171 million dozen annually. For 2027, the red meat and poultry production forecast was reduced as lower beef and broiler production more than offset higher turkey production, WASDE noted. Broiler production was lowered based on lower seasonal processing in the second half of the year and is estimated at 50 million pounds.

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