An increase in broiler production and stronger egg prices led to a slight rise in the production value of Mississippi’s poultry industry for 2025.
Ranking first among Mississippi’s agricultural commodities for the 31st consecutive year, the poultry industry posted a total estimated production value of $3.73 billion. That’s a 2.3% increase from 2024.
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