Poultry again took the top spot among Mississippi’s agricultural commodities for 2012, with a preliminary estimated value of $2.5 billion.
The total estimated value of poultry increased from 2011 by 6.2 percent. Broilers gained 7 percent in value, while eggs and chickens stayed level with 2011’s values.
John Michael Riley, agricultural economist with Mississippi State University’s Extension Service, said poultry values for 2012 are higher than 2011 values and have increased every year for the past five years.
“Broiler prices in Mississippi have continued to trend up, with a 9 percent increase over 2011,” Riley said. “Stronger prices compared to 2011are the primary reason for the higher broiler value, given that pounds produced were down by about 2 percent.”
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