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U.S. Turkey Numbers Up Over 2005WASHINGTON - Aug 23/06 - SNS -- The preliminary estimate of turkeys raised in the United States during 2006 is 265 million, up 3% from the number raised during 2005, according to the USDA. The following six States are expected to account for about two-thirds of the turkeys produced in the United States during 2006: Minnesota, at 45.0 million birds, is expected to raise the largest number of any state, showing a 1% increase from last year. North Carolina ranks second with 37.0 million birds, up 3% from 2005. Arkansas is in third place by producing 30.0 million birds, 3% more than a year ago. Virginia, at 22.5 million birds is up 7% from 2005. Missouri growers expect to produce 21.5 million birds in 2006, up 5% from the previous year. California expects to raise 16.0 million turkeys, 7% more than a year earlier. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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