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ERS forecasts protein production increases for 2017

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By David B. Strickland

Poultry Times Staff

dstrickland@poultryimes.com

WASHINGTON — All animal protein production is expected to increase in 2017, notes the USDA's Economic Research Service in its latest "Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook" report.

Total poultry is anticipated to be up 2.5 percent next year, compared to 2016, the agency notes. Red meat is forecast at 3.3 percent more, and for total red meat and poultry, an increase of 2.9 percent.

Broilers

Broiler production forecasts for this year are holding, the report says.

"First quarter broiler. . .

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