According to a USDA December 17th release, the Department has undertaken to purchase 54,000 tons of chilled whole chicken at a price range of $0.88 to $0.89 per pound. The USDA will also purchase 234,000 tons of chilled legs at a price of $0.23 per pound. Deliveries will be made from February 1st through 28th 2021. Product will be distributed to domestic food assistance and child nutrition programs.
