# USDA Raises 2026 Broiler Production Forecast as Poultry Demand Stays Strong - Poultry Producer

> USDA raised its 2026 broiler production forecast to 49.15 billion pounds, about 2.4% above 2025, on higher slaughter and heavier birds. First-quarter output rose 3.7% year over year. USDA also lowered its 2026 broiler price forecast to 121.9 cents per pound.

- Date: 2026-05-28 · published 2026-05-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19267-usda-raises-2026-broiler-production-forecast-as-poultry-demand-stays-strong
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Larger broiler supply and a lower price forecast are bearish for chicken prices, though strong beef prices may support chicken demand. Higher broiler output supports feed grain and meal use.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- poultryproducer.com: https://poultryproducer.com/usda-raises-2026-broiler-production-forecast-as-poultry-demand-stays-strong/

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