on January 2, 2020
Broiler industry profit margin compression likely in 2020
Lower prices and higher input costs are expected to reduce profitability in the U.S. broiler industry in 2020.
In a cycle of profitability for the U.S. broiler industry, the burning question is: How much longer the good times can last?
Input cost pressures ahead
As the biggest and most volatile cost component, feed can make or break a bottom line. Since 2015 broiler feed costs are relatively stable…