# USDA predicts 2022 poultry outcome | WATTPoultry.com

> USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski said the agency now projects 2022 US poultry production at 45.5 billion pounds, 120 million pounds lower than the prior month's forecast. Broiler prices are projected at $1.13 per pound, up 11.5% year on year.

- Date: 2022-02-18 · published 2022-02-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/42842-usda-predicts-2022-poultry-outcome-wattpoultry-com
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Lower projected production and higher broiler prices point to tighter chicken supply, supporting poultry prices, while high feed costs are slowing flock expansion, which is relevant for feed demand.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- wattagnet.com: https://www.wattagnet.com/broilers-turkeys/processing-slaughter/article/15535244/usda-predicts-2022-poultry-outcome

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