Turkey Crop Expected Smaller But Heavier Birds This Year
The Packer reports a likely smaller turkey crop overall but heavier birds in major producing states led by Texas Oklahoma Missouri and Arkansas. Some regions expect weight gains to offset fewer birds, improving early market quality with demand centered around Thanksgiving and southern districts maturing earlier. Frozen holdings hover around nine million pounds down from last year, while poultry stocks nationwide remain tight amid higher pork and beef prices.
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Egg market outlook and perishable food supplies discussed
Market observers note a large but below average number of cases and a 10 percent drop from last year. Frozen egg stocks stay near last year’s level and average for five years. With shortages in holdings forecast, fall supply could tighten yet overall food stocks remain ample in apples potatoes cabbage onions wheat butter and other staples. Soft shell crabs are crabs that have just moulted and are sold after shedding their hard shell.
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