Broiler hatchery

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August 29, 2014

ISSN: 1949-1840

Released August 27, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).

Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up 2 Percent

Hatcheries in the United States weekly program set 214 million eggs in
incubators during the week ending August 23, 2014, up 2 percent from a year
ago. Hatcheries in the 19 State weekly program set 206 million eggs in
incubators during the week ending August 23, 2014, up 2 percent from the
year earlier. Average hatchability for chicks hatched during the week in the
United States was 83 percent. Average hatchability is calculated by dividing
chicks hatched during the week by eggs set three weeks earlier.

Broiler-Type Chicks Placed in the United States Up 2 Percent

Broiler growers in the United States weekly program placed 174 million
chicks for meat production during the week ending August 23, 2014, up 2
percent from a year ago. Broiler growers in the 19 State weekly program
placed 168 million chicks for meat production during the week ending August
23, 2014, up
1 percent from the year earlier. Cumulative placements from December 29,
2013 through August 23, 2014 for the United States were 5.85 billion.
Cumulative placements were up slightly from the same period a year earlier.

Broiler-Type Eggs Set – 19 Selected States and United States: 2014
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: Week
ending
State
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: July 19, : July 26, : August 2, :
August 9, : August 16, : August 23,
: 2014 : 2014 : 2014 :
2014 : 2014 : 2014
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: 1,000
eggs
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Alabama ………………….: 28,761 28,637 28,507
28,150 27,963 28,733
Arkansas …………………: 21,430 21,349 21,246
21,235 21,154 21,553
Delaware …………………: 4,533 4,389 4,422
4,415 4,516 4,567
Florida ………………….: 1,223 1,223 1,223
1,224 1,222 1,222
Georgia ………………….: 35,026 35,105 35,006
34,980 34,775 34,501
Kentucky …………………: 7,937 7,955 8,008
8,034 7,964 7,981
Louisiana ………………..: 3,662 3,526 3,772
3,787 3,817 3,817
Maryland …………………: 7,716 7,795 7,575
7,876 7,489 7,579
Mississippi ………………: 17,616 17,585 18,097
18,042 18,088 18,017
Missouri …………………: 8,514 8,466 8,469
8,473 8,472 8,474
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North Carolina ……………: 21,269 21,320 20,578
20,905 21,022 21,079
Oklahoma …………………: 6,719 6,537 6,608
6,632 6,600 6,662
Pennsylvania ……………..: 4,508 4,413 4,273
4,379 4,153 4,419
South Carolina ……………: 5,206 5,122 5,159
5,257 5,497 5,166
Texas ……………………: 14,620 14,528 14,747
14,790 14,749 14,394
Virginia …………………: 6,499 6,460 6,465
6,450 6,439 6,444
California, Tennessee, :

and West Virginia ………..: 11,679 11,340 11,662
10,310 10,914 11,444
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19 State total ……………: 206,918 205,750 205,817
204,939 204,834 206,052
Percent of previous year …..: 103 102 103
101 102 102
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Other States ……………..: 8,049 8,083 8,117
8,174 7,932 7,841
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United States …………….: 214,967 213,833 213,934
213,113 212,766 213,893
Percent of previous year …..: 103 102 103
101 102 102
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Broiler-Type Chicks Placed – 19 Selected States and United States: 2014
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: Week
ending
State
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: July 19, : July 26, : August 2, :
August 9, : August 16, : August 23,
: 2014 : 2014 : 2014 :
2014 : 2014 : 2014
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: 1,000
chicks
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Alabama ………………….: 21,541 21,410 21,957
22,083 21,368 21,131
Arkansas …………………: 20,591 19,434 19,822
19,290 19,047 19,078
Delaware …………………: 4,501 4,974 4,551
5,281 4,267 4,566
Florida ………………….: 1,244 1,322 1,271
1,286 1,299 1,534
Georgia ………………….: 25,802 25,687 27,466
26,066 28,039 27,521
Kentucky …………………: 6,265 5,903 6,156
6,229 6,658 6,436
Louisiana ………………..: 3,358 3,416 3,387
3,265 3,145 3,318
Maryland …………………: 6,641 6,072 5,653
6,164 6,211 6,488
Mississippi ………………: 14,892 14,768 14,776
14,809 14,775 15,142
Missouri …………………: 6,142 5,882 5,605
5,627 6,529 6,196
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North Carolina ……………: 16,064 17,355 16,851
16,352 17,090 15,817
Oklahoma …………………: 3,058 4,068 4,270
5,226 4,371 4,501
Pennsylvania ……………..: 3,474 3,482 3,798
3,699 3,641 3,615
South Carolina ……………: 5,801 4,880 4,385
5,993 4,077 4,700
Texas ……………………: 11,840 11,926 11,692
11,636 11,894 11,823
Virginia …………………: 5,256 4,909 5,455
4,993 5,498 4,971
California, Tennessee, :

and West Virginia ………..: 10,733 11,387 11,291
11,254 10,859 10,846
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19 State total ……………: 167,203 166,875 168,386
169,253 168,768 167,683
Percent of previous year …..: 100 99 100
102 101 101
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Other States ……………..: 5,984 6,078 6,173
5,959 5,809 6,205
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United States …………….: 173,187 172,953 174,559
175,212 174,577 173,888
Percent of previous year …..: 100 99 100
102 101 102
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Statistical Methodology

Survey Procedures: Data for broiler hatchery estimates are collected weekly
from all broiler-type hatcheries that hatch at least one million chicks a
year. Individual NASS field offices maintain a list of all known hatcheries
and update their lists on a continual basis. All hatcheries that meet the
minimum size criteria are given adequate time to respond to the weekly
survey. Those that do not respond are contacted by telephone.

Estimating Procedures: All data are analyzed for unusual values. Data from
each operation are compared to their own past operating profile and to
trends from similar operations. Data for missing operations are estimated
based on similar operations or historical data. NASS field offices prepare
these estimates by using a combination of survey indications and historic
trends.
Individual State estimates are reviewed by the Agricultural Statistics Board
for reasonableness. Individual hatchery data are summed to State, 19 State
total, Other States, and the United States.

Revision Policy: Revisions are generally the result of late or corrected
data. Revisions made to the previous five-week’s data during the current
week are published in this report. Final estimates are published in the
annual Hatchery Production Summary released in April.

Reliability: Estimates are subject to errors such as omission, duplication,
and mistakes in reporting, recording, and processing the data. While these
errors cannot be measured directly, they are minimized through strict
quality controls in the data collection process and a careful review of all
reported data for consistency and reasonableness.

Information Contacts

Listed below are the commodity specialists in the Livestock Branch of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service to contact for additional
information. E-mail inquiries may be sent to [email protected]

Dan Kerestes, Chief, Livestock Branch …………………………….
(202) 720-3570

Bruce Boess, Head, Poultry and Specialty Commodities Section ………..
(202) 720-4447
Alissa Cowell-Mytar – Cold Storage…………………..…………
(202) 720-4751
Heidi Gleich – Broiler Hatchery, Chicken Hatchery………………..
(202) 720-0585
Michael Klamm – Poultry Slaughter, Turkey Hatchery, Turkeys Raised ..
(202) 690-3237
Tom Kruchten – Census of Aquaculture, Mink, Trout Production………
(202) 690-4870
Kim Linonis – Layers, Eggs ……………………………………
(202) 690-8632
Joshua O’Rear – Catfish Production, Honey ………………………
(202) 690-3676
Vacant – Egg Products ………………………………………..
(202) 720-3570

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its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of
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Kansas Department of Agriculture seeks participants for South American beef genetics trade mission trip

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Kansas Department of Agriculture

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August 29, 2014

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MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is seeking individuals to participate on an agricultural trade mission to Argentina and Uruguay in October of 2014. The goal of this mission is to provide an opportunity for Kansas purebred beef cattle producers and allied industry to begin developing relationships with livestock producers in Argentina and Uruguay.

Beef farm and processing facility tours along with breed association visits will be scheduled to allow Kansas ranchers and agribusinesses the opportunity to learn about key Argentine and Uruguayan markets for Kansas beef genetics.

This trade mission is funded in part by the United States Livestock Genetic Export, Inc. Selected participants will receive travel stipends for airfare and in-country travel. Participants will be responsible for the cost of hotels, meals and other incidental expenses.

Applications forms are available online at the KDA website. The deadline for submitting applications for consideration is Wednesday, Sept. 10.

For more information on the trade mission, please contact Billy Brown, [email protected] or 785-564-6752, or J.J. Jones, [email protected] or (785) 215-5114.

From the Land of Kansas tailgate contest highlights Kansas ingredients in award winning dishes

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Kansas Department of Agriculture

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August 29, 2014

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Contest hosted at K-State vs. Auburn football game September 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. – College football season is right around the corner and what would college football be without tailgating? From the Land of Kansas’ inaugural tailgate contest hosted at the Kansas State University home game, September 18, seeks to find the best tailgates utilizing Kansas products and ingredients.

The contest will seek out tailgates across the east and west Bill Snyder Family Stadium parking lots with the best dishes in three categories: main dish, side dish and dessert featuring Kansas ingredients.

“Kansas has a lot of wonderful products and ingredients that are the perfect addition to tailgating traditions,” said Stacy Mayo, From the Land of Kansas director. “We want to see Kansans take ingredients from across the state and create memorable dishes. This could mean using onions from your garden or the farmers’ market, beef from a Kansas ranch or incorporating your favorite Kansas barbeque sauce into your dish.”

Visit the From the Land of Kansas website to find Kansas products and ingredients near you. “Tailgaters can check out our website or connect with us on social media where we feature Kansas companies on a regular basis,” Mayo said. “You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.”

Limited contest spots are available for the first year of competition. Competitors must submit their tailgate spot and participation category to [email protected] by Thursday, September 11, 2014. For more information on entry requirements, visit FromtheLandofKansas.com/tailgate. The scoring rubric is listed on the site.

Source: Kansas Department of Agriculture

The Moose is Loose

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Steve Gilliland

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August 29, 2014

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As much fun as it could be to have a pet skunk or raccoon, I always wonder just how far I could trust them. I’m not convinced the “wild” ever completely leaves a pet taken from the wild. I always shake my head in bewilderment at the guy on TV who befriended and frolics with a clan of hyenas and the guy who has a pet polar bear and romps with it like one would a puppy. To me, both those guys are just one bad night’s sleep away from being a snack.

At a predator calling expo years ago we found a taxidermist there with a really good display of his work. Front and center in his display was a taxidermied skunk. The skunk was rigged so the guy could lift its tail with a remote control he held under the table out of sight. He’d wait until a group was gathered around the skunk, naturally enamored with it as one would imagine, then he’d suddenly lift its tail and watch the crowd scatter. He later told us about a taxidermist friend who had a skunk mounted over a radio controlled car frame. At shows he would keep the skunk under the table out of sight, then when a crowd would gather around his display, he’d suddenly run it out through the crowd and watch people head for the exits.

A friend of mine who has taken me rattlesnake hunting a few times tells a funny story about a coyote getting into a store. He lives near Osborne KS and delivers mail there. One day while on his mail route he got wind that a coyote had gotten into the store in town and barricaded itself under some shelves near the back. He swung by the store and sure enough, there was a coyote cowering under some racks and growling at anyone who got too close. Solutions to the problem seemed scarce, so he went to his truck and retrieved his ever-present snake stick; it’s a longer, heavier-duty version of one of those “grippers” used by people in wheelchairs to pick up items from the floor. He walked to the back of the store, grabbed the coyote by a back leg with the snake stick and literally dragged it up the isle and out the front door.

Every year, usually near or during deer hunting season there are reports of deer finding their way into towns across the country. They often end up wondering through the door into a business of some sort and causing a ruckus. Sometimes they crash through a door or window to get in and are cut and bleeding badly enough they have to be put down. Sometimes they simply walk through an open front door and then find their own way out after terrorizing the place. Sometimes they have to be tranquilized, lassoed or subdued in some other way and forcefully removed.

I suppose by now you’re wondering just where the heck I’m going with all this, so I’ll tell you. A little tale in Tuesday’s Hutchinson News caught my eye and it’s too good not to retell. It seems that Monday in the eastern German city of Dresden, a loose moose evaded capture for some time before walking through the front door and getting stuck terribly close to the canteen inside the building housing German industrial giant Siemens Corp. A Dresden police spokesman said officers and wildlife control spent six hours trying to shoo the moose into a container, but eventually had to resort to tranquilizing the young bull when it wouldn’t follow orders. The spokesman said the moose, likely to have come from neighboring Poland, will be released back into the wild.

Six hours trying to shoo a moose into a crate before they considered tranquilizing the thing, really? And no wonder it wouldn’t follow orders; you can’t expect a polish moose to understand German. Anyway, there are so many jokes than can be made about this story, but I’d better just shut up before I put my foot into my mouth…again. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors, even if you live in Poland!

Steve can be contacted by email at [email protected]

Nothing Ball

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Sandy Pugh

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August 29, 2014

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There must have been something in the water in the little town that I grew up in. There were a lot of people that had a warped sense of humor. They loved to tease and pull tricks on you and by coincidence most of them were friends with my Dad.

My parents played cards with a couple at least once a week in the evenings and Wendell was almost as bad as my dad. If he wasn’t teasing my Mom he was picking on me.

When they took a break while playing cards he liked to tease me, especially when I was very small and gullible. One night when they were playing cards, when I must have been only about 5, he asked me if I had ever played nothing ball? Nothing ball? I told him I didn’t think I had ever played nothing ball.

He asked me if I wanted him to teach me, and I quickly agreed. He went into the kitchen and brought back at a small brown paper sack and as he was walking toward me he was shaking it and asked me if I could hear the ball in the sack?

I looked up at him and then down at the sack and heard the rattle and said I could hear it in the sack. He opened the sack and asked me if I could see the ball? I peered into the small sack and told him I couldn’t see the ball. He looked at me with a curious grin and asked me to look again. Again I looked and couldn’t see anything. He said, “Let me show you.”

He put his hand down into the paper sack and told me he could feel it, did I want to see it? He pulled his hand out of the sack and it was cupped around what I thought was a ball. I looked at him puzzled. How had I missed seeing it? He asked me to put my hand out and he would give it to me and we would play ball.

I quickly put my hand out and he gently laid the ball in my hand. Only I couldn’t see anything in my hand. I looked at him and then back at my empty hand and back at him again. He said, “Do you have it?” No, I don’t have it I replied, as I looked at my empty outstretched hand.

He stepped forward and picked up the ball and said, “Yes you do, it is right here” and showed it to me in his hand. Then he laid it back into my outstretched hand and said “do you have it now”?

I looked again at my hand and then at him and slowly nodded my head while looking back at my empty hand. He just chuckled and backed away a few steps and told me to throw it into the sack.

I pulled my left hand back and threw it as hard as I could, and to my surprise it hit the sack with a snap and rattled around in the bottom of it. Clapping my hands, I jumped up and down and squealed with joy.

He wanted to know if I wanted to play more nothing ball. I was so thrilled that I had thrown it into the sack that I happily agreed to play some more. He walked back over to me and pulled the ball out of the bag and placed it in my open hand. “Do you have it” he asked?

Nodding my head and looking back and forth between my empty hand and his smiling face, I told him I had it. I thought it must be there in my hand, because Wendell had given it to me and said it was. I proudly showed it to him in my cupped left hand.

He backed away again and I threw it as hard as I could. But I didn’t hear the snap, and rattle of it hitting the paper sack. He turned around and walked a few steps and told me I had missed, and picked up the nothing ball and told me he wanted me to catch it.

He threw the ball toward me and I tried to catch it. He asked if I had it and I told him I wasn’t sure. He walked over and checked out my hand and told me it wasn’t there and began to look around on the floor. Here it is he said and retrieved it from behind me on the floor.

He handed it to me and asked “Do you have it?” I looked at my hand and back at him and nodded, yes I have it. Okay, throw it to me he said, but hit the sack this time.

I tossed the ball at the sack opening again and this time heard the familiar snap and rattle as it went inside. From then on he would toss it back to me and I would catch it in my hand and throw it back to him and he would catch it in the sack.

Once in awhile I would miss it when he threw it to me and I would have to run to retrieve it. I would hear him chuckling while I was chasing after the nothing ball that had eluded my hand.

We played nothing ball until I was a little older and figured out that there really wasn’t a ball. I then asked him about the sound of the ball hitting the paper sack and rolling around in it.

He told me he held the sack between his index finger and the thumb and when the ball was supposed to hit the sack he just snapped those two fingers. Then rubbing the thumb back and forth would make the rattle.

So was it nature or nurture that made me the way I am today? Was there something in the water of the town I grew up in? Or was it the people like my Dad and Wendell that molded me into someone who loves to pull tricks and jokes on people? I will never know for sure, but nothing ball must have warped my mind in some small way.

To contact Sandy: [email protected]

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