# LIVESTOCK MARKETS: Broiler sector expansion continues

> Feedstuffs' weekly livestock markets column says the broiler sector is expanding. It attributes the growth to lower grain prices and improved consumer demand. The excerpt gives no further detail on volumes or prices.

- Date: 2019-02-14 · published 2019-02-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60744-livestock-markets-broiler-sector-expansion-continues
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Broiler expansion adds supply that can pressure chicken prices, while lower grain costs improve producer margins and support feed demand.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- feedstuffs.com: https://www.feedstuffs.com/market-news/livestock-markets-broiler-sector-expansion-continues

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