US turkey production grows, with feed costs still a concern
A report says US producers raised 198.5 million turkeys in 2026, up 3% from 2025. A larger flock can support feed demand, while feed costs and respiratory disease remain risks.
· Feedsoft Markets Desk
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198.5 million turkeys raised. The report says US producers raised that many in 2026, up 3% from 2025.
Turkey meat output projected up 6%. The increase in US turkey meat production is a projection.
Indiana accounts for about 10%. That's Indiana's share of the US turkey flock.
Costs and disease remain risks. The report flags feed costs and respiratory disease as concerns for producers.
A feed-demand signal, not a price. More birds can support demand for feed grains and protein meals. The report establishes no specific feed price move.
Read the full analysis: feedsoft.ai/events/90812-turkey-rebound-stronger-prices-offer-relief-but-feed-costs-and-bio-threats-loom
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