NW_PY015 Des Moines, IA Wed. Nov 20, 2019 USDA Market News Broiler/Fryer: Weekly Fryers Available for Marketing (Wed) Based on the preliminary chick placements, the number of fryers available for marketing during the week ending 28-Dec-19 is estimated at 159.5 million head. This compares to 157.1 million head the previous week and to 156.8 million head the same week a year ago, when the slaughter was 125.6 million head and the national weighted average price was 87.07 cents per pound. SOURCE: USDA, AMS, Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News Des Moines, IA 515.284.4460 email: desm.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 20-Nov-19 03:02 PM C AMG/CMB