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U.S. Turkey Crop DeclinesWASHINGTON - Aug 24/05 - SNS -- The number of turkeys expected to be raised in the United States this year is down 3% at a projected 256 million, according to the latest USDA estimates. Minnesota, at 44.5 million birds, is expected to raise the largest number of any state, showing a 2% decrease from last year. North Carolina ranks second with 36.0 million birds, down 8% from 2004. Arkansas is in third place by producing 29.0 million birds, 2% more than a year ago. Virginia, at 21.0 million birds is up 7% from 2004. Missouri growers expect to produce 20.5 million birds in 2005, down 5% from the previous year. California expects to raise 15.1 million turkeys, 4% less than a year earlier. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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