2008 PRODUCTION STATISTICS BY STATE

Broiler, Turkey, & Egg Production

Arkansas is the only U.S. state ranked in the Top 10 of ALL 3 categories of Broiler, Turkey, and Egg production.

*Production Statistics from NASS-USDA May 2009 Summary

In 2008, ARKANSAS ranked 2nd nationwide in Broiler production*

• Arkansas raised 1.2 billion broiler chickens
• Pounds produced:  6.4 billion pounds
• Value of production:  $2.8 billion

In 2008, ARKANSAS ranked 3rd nationwide in Turkey production*

• Arkansas raised 31 million turkeys
• Pounds produced:  611 million pounds
• Value of production:  $348 million

In 2008, ARKANSAS ranked 8th nationwide in Egg production*

• Arkansas produced 3.1 million eggs
• Value of production:  $418 million

In 2008, MISSOURI ranked 4th nationwide in Turkey production*

• Missouri raised 21 million turkeys
• Pounds produced:  651 million pounds
• Value of production:  $371 million

In 2008, OKLAHOMA ranked 11th nationwide in Broiler production*

• Oklahoma raised 238 million broiler chickens
• Pounds produced:  1.3 billion pounds
• Value of production:  $555 million

*Production Statistics from NASS-USDA May 2009 Summary