On February 18th, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced the purchase of 2,862 tons of chilled large chicken and 554 tons of chilled chicken legs. Product will be used for child nutrition and related food assistance programs. Product was purchased at prices ranging from $1.06 to $1.08 per lb. for whole birds and $0.53 per lb. for legs with a total value of $6,624,526. Delivery will be made during April.