Date: January, 2007
Abstract: The production growth of the United States (U.S.) poultry sector has outpaced demand over the past 12 to 18 months, which when coupled with rising feed and energy costs, has pressured margins in all segments of the sector. Arguably, the main challenge now is the increase in grain prices, which is weighing particularly heavy on the minds and wallets of integrators. The higher prices for natural gas, diesel fuel and propane have also pressured margins in the form of higher transportation and heati...
Research Type: Ag Focus