# US turkey numbers rise for the first time since 2023 after two years…

> USDA estimates 2026 US turkey production at about 198.5 million birds, up 3% from 2025 and the first annual increase since 2023. Federally inspected turkey meat output is projected at about 5.13 billion pounds, up 6%, though still below 2023 levels. Cold storage stocks have fallen, and exports are projected to rise nearly 10%, led by Mexico.

- Date: 2026-11-11 · published 2026-11-12T06:09:16.699Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/94976-us-turkey-numbers-rise-for-the-first-time-since-2023-after-two-years
- Commodities: [Turkey](https://feedsoft.ai/c/TURKEY.md)

## Why it matters

Rebuilding flock numbers add supply, but tight cold-storage stocks, rising exports and higher wholesale prices suggest the market remains firm. Feed costs and disease risk still threaten grower margins.

## Read by commodity

- TURKEY: neutral

## Sources

- agronewstoday.com: https://agronewstoday.com/article/us-turkey-flock-rebounds-after-bird-flu-years

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