date:May 30, 2014
less breast meat prices were flat, and jumbo wing prices dropped 27.9 percent in the quarter.
Sanderson expressed optimism for a strong performance during the summer which is typically a peak demand period for poultry as consumers transition to lighter proteins in hot weather.
Total grain costs have moved higher but remain below last years prices, and demand for chicken products is expected to remain strong, he said. Weekly broiler egg sets continue to run slightly above last years numbers, b