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March egg production up on the year, placements mixed
U.S. egg production moved higher in March.
The USDA says 9.224 billion eggs were produced during the month, up 5% on the year, with a 5% rise in the number of laying hens to 375.877 million head canceling out a slight decline in average production to 2,454 eggs per 100 layers.
That year-over-year jump comes as U.S. egg producers try to meet expected demand.
Placements showed some signs of supply management as poultry and egg producers try to remain profitable or improve their bottom line.
Placements of egg-type chicks into future supply flocks were 2% above a year ago, while placements of broiler-type chicks were 2% below last year.
The USDA sees 2026 U.S. egg production at 9.2 billion dozen, with an updated guess out May 10th.
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