On August 16th, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced purchase of chicken products for child nutrition and related food assistance programs to be delivered during the present month and through October 2024.
Purchases included:
- 16,380 tons bulk-packed chilled whole large birds at an average of $1.61 per lb.
- 3,132 tons of bulk-packed chicken legs at $0.64 per lb.
The total value of the purchase was $54,517,327
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