A couple of months into 2026, broiler hatchery numbers continue to point to higher production than 2025. The USDA says 254.46 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 432,000 on the week and 2% on the year, with the average rate of hatchability at 78.5%. 193.977 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, […]

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