NW_PY015 Atlanta, GA Wed. Oct 20, 2021 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 27-Nov-21 is estimated at 156.8 million head. This compares to 156.1 million head the previous week and to 167.5 million head the same week a year ago, when the slaughter was 170.5 million head and the national weighted average price was 67.87 cents per pound. SOURCE: USDA, AMS, Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News Atlanta, GA 404-562-5850 email: Atlanta.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 20-Oct-21 03:01 PM C CMB