U.S. broiler sets, placements stay ahead of last year

Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 591,000 on the week with laying at least somewhat impacted by high temperatures, but up slightly on the year. 196.571 million broiler-type chicks […]

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