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Fewer U.S. turkeys in 2024
The U.S. is expected to raise fewer turkeys in 2024 than 2023.
The USDA projects a 6% year-to-year decline in the number of turkeys raised to 205 million head as farmers try to improve profitability while responding to demand expectations.
Nearly all major states are expected to see a decrease, including a 13% drop in the top state of Minnesota, with no projected increases.
The USDA’s next round of annual turkey production estimates is out October 11th.
Comparisons for Brownfield states:
Arkansas: 25 million head, 7% less than last year
Indiana: 20 million head, unchanged
Iowa: 11.2 million head, 3% less than last year
Michigan: 4.6 million head, 12% less than last year
Minnesota: 33.5 million head, 13% less than last year
Missouri: 15.5 million head, 9% less than last year
Ohio: 6.5 million head, unchanged
South Dakota: 2.8 million head, 15% less than last year
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