The story of turkeys – fewer birds, heavier weights
U.S. farmers are forecast to produce 235 million turkeys this year, down 2 percent from last year and down 14 percent since 2008, a peak year, say USDA reports. Turkeys weigh more apiece although there are fewer of them. A 2013 USDA report said, “Higher production efficiency…led to a reduction in total turkeys raised per year. But… » Read More
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