2009 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 2009, ARKANSAS ranked 2nd nationwide in Broiler production*

• Arkansas raised 1.1 billion broiler chickens
• Pounds produced:  5.8 billion pounds
• Value of production:  $2.6 billion

 In 2009, ARKANSAS ranked 3rd nationwide in Turkey production*

• Arkansas raised 29 million turkeys
• Pounds produced:  568 million pounds
• Value of production:  $284 million

 In 2009, ARKANSAS ranked 9th nationwide in Egg production*

• Arkansas produced 2.9 million eggs
• Value of production:  $363 million

 In 2009, MISSOURI ranked 2nd nationwide in Turkey production*

• Missouri raised 18.5 million turkeys
• Pounds produced:  611 million pounds
• Value of production:  $305 million

 In 2009, OKLAHOMA ranked 11th nationwide in Broiler production*

• Oklahoma raised 226 million broiler chickens
• Pounds produced:  1.2 billion pounds
• Value of production:  $558 million

 *Production Statistics from NASS-USDA May 2009 Summary

Download Production and Value Statistics for 3 states here.