# Insights into March's Varied Trends in U.S. Egg Production - Poultry Producer

> USDA data showed March US egg production rose 1% to 9.29 billion, helped by a higher rate of lay despite fewer laying hens. Egg-type chick hatch fell 4% to 56.5 million, while broiler-type chick hatch rose 1% to 854 million.

- Date: 2024-04-23 · published 2024-04-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/30749-insights-into-march-s-varied-trends-in-u-s-egg-production-poultry-producer
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Lower egg-type hatch and placements point to tighter future egg supply, while higher broiler hatch signals more chicken supply. Both affect feed demand over coming months.

## Sources

- poultryproducer.com: https://poultryproducer.com/insights-into-marchs-varied-trends-in-u-s-egg-production/

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