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Markets/PricesSeverity 2September 23, 2026

NASS: Broiler Egg Sets Rise 2%, Chick Placements Slip

USDA NASS Broiler Hatchery report shows broiler-type eggs set in the US up 2 percent versus the year-ago period, while broiler-type chicks placed were down slightly. Data reflects national hatchery activity used to gauge future broiler meat supply.

Why it matters: Broiler hatchery trends can signal feed-grain demand shifts and competing poultry-sector production pressures relevant to egg input costs.

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Reported by: USDA NASS News

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