USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - September 25, 2025
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Des Moines, IA Thu. Sep 25, 2025 USDA Market News
BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Estimated U.S. Fryer Slaughter/Fryer Availability Comparison (Thur)
Million head Million head Avg
Week ending Slaughtered Available* Pct Wt
8/16 172.7 171.0 101% 6.55
8/23 175.5 170.6 103% 6.60
8/30 179.8 170.1 106% 6.65
9/6 163.1 169.9 96% 6.76
9/13 176.5 168.8 105% 6.80
9/20 177.1 168.4 105% 6.79
Year to date 6416.0 6381.5 101%
9/27 168.7
10/4 168.7
*Based on chick placements 6 to 7 weeks earlier.
SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News
Des Moines, IA 515.284.4460 email: desm.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain
Prepared: 25-Sep-25 11:45 AM C BRM