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Technology, Organization, and Financial Performance in U.S. Broiler Production
Between 1960 and 1995, U.S. broiler production grew by 5.6 percent per year, but a lack of growth since 2008 has placed new financial pressures on contract growers. This report uses USDA survey data to delineate the key features of the industry’s organization and to analyze its recent financial and productive performance.
More Poultry Needed
MORE POULTRY NEEDED
BE A PRODUCER
1 — KEEP BETTER POULTRY:
Standard-bred poultry increases production and improves the quality.
2 — SELECT VIGOROUS BREEDERS:
Healthy, vigorous breeders produce strong chicks.
3 — HATCH THE CHICKS EARLY:
Early hatched pullets produce fall and winter eggs.
4 — PRESERVE EGGS FOR HOME USE:…
BE A PRODUCER
1 — KEEP BETTER POULTRY:
Standard-bred poultry increases production and improves the quality.
2 — SELECT VIGOROUS BREEDERS:
Healthy, vigorous breeders produce strong chicks.
3 — HATCH THE CHICKS EARLY:
Early hatched pullets produce fall and winter eggs.
4 — PRESERVE EGGS FOR HOME USE:…