Poultry Products And Marketing

Question 1

What are youth poultry projects focused on?

Answer 1

Selection, raising, showing, and often selling of purebred or commercial birds and/or eggs

Question 2

What do youth become part of by participating in poultry projects?

Answer 2

An industry that provides food for the world

Question 3

What are the steps involved in moving poultry and poultry products from producer to consumer called?

Answer 3

Processing and marketing

Question 4

What has changed over the years in the poultry industry?

Answer 4

The ways poultry products are harvested and marketed

Question 5

What remains the same despite changes in the poultry industry?

Answer 5

The fundamentals of poultry processing and marketing

Question 6

What factors influence the price of poultry products?

Answer 6

Supply and demand

Question 7

How can supply be impacted in the poultry market?

Answer 7

Through increased or decreased breeding

Question 8

What is more difficult to affect, supply or demand?

Answer 8

Demand

Question 9

What must consumers have confidence in to maintain a stable market for poultry products?

Answer 9

The wholesomeness and quality of what they are buying

Question 10

What characteristics must poultry products have for consumer confidence?

Answer 10

• Safe
• Nutritious
• Tasty

Question 11

In 2024, what was the ranking of the poultry industry in terms of money-generating commodities in modern agriculture?

Answer 11

Fourth largest

Question 12

What commodity ranks #1 in modern agriculture?

Answer 12

Corn

Question 13

What percentage of cash receipts from U.S. agriculture each year is generated from animal agriculture?

Answer 13

45%

Question 14

What percentage of animal agriculture’s share comes from poultry?

Answer 14

10%

Question 15

What was the reported annual revenue from poultry in the U.S.?

Answer 15

Over $62 billion

Question 16

What is the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association?

Answer 16

A non-profit organization made up of producers and processors of broilers, turkeys, ducks, eggs, and breeding stock

Question 17

What types of programs does the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association focus on?

Answer 17

Promotion, education, communication, and research related to the poultry industry

Question 18

Who does the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association partner with?

Answer 18

State affiliates and other national organizations

Question 19

What major event does the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association conduct?

Answer 19

The International Poultry Expo

Question 20

What is the mission of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association?

Answer 20

To increase the quality and safety of poultry products while promoting responsible practices in animal care and environmental stewardship

Question 21

What is the American Poultry Association?

Answer 21

An organization made up of purebred producers that promotes and protects the standard-bred poultry industry

Question 22

What publication is the American Poultry Association responsible for?

Answer 22

The American Standard of Perfection

Question 23

What does the American Poultry Association do regarding poultry shows?

Answer 23

Sanctions poultry shows and certifies poultry judges

Question 24

What is the youth affiliate of the American Poultry Association known as?

Answer 24

The APA/ABA Youth Poultry Club

Question 25

What are the three major types of poultry production enterprises?

Answer 25

1. Broiler production 2. Egg production 3. Turkey production ## Footnote Each type represents a significant aspect of the poultry industry.

Question 26

What percentage of the total value of poultry production does broiler production comprise?

Answer 26

71% ## Footnote This highlights the dominance of meat-type chickens in the poultry industry.

Question 27

What are the primary breeds used in commercial broiler production?

Answer 27

Crossbreds of White Cornish males and White Plymouth Rock females ## Footnote These breeds are specifically chosen for their meat production capabilities.

Question 28

At what age are Cornish Game Hens typically harvested?

Answer 28

About 4 weeks of age ## Footnote They are harvested at a weight of 2 lbs. or less.

Question 29

What is the age range and weight of Broiler/Fryers?

Answer 29

6-10 weeks of age; over 2 lbs. ## Footnote These are young chickens raised for meat production.

Question 30

What is the average weight of a Roaster?

Answer 30

10.5 lbs. ## Footnote Roasters are typically 7-12 weeks of age.

Question 31

What are Heavy Fowl commonly referred to as?

Answer 31

'Baking hens' ## Footnote These are culled breeding hens or roosters, usually over 10 months of age.

Question 32

What is the typical age and weight of a Capon?

Answer 32

Typically less than 4 months old ## Footnote A Capon is a neutered male chicken.

Question 33

What percentage of total poultry production value does egg production represent?

Answer 33

20% ## Footnote This indicates the significance of egg production within the industry.

Question 34

At what age do commercial laying hens begin to lay eggs?

Answer 34

19 weeks of age ## Footnote They can lay around 300 eggs per year.

Question 35

What rank did Florida hold in egg production in 2018?

Answer 35

17th ## Footnote Florida had 7.34 billion laying hens in that year.

Question 36

How many pounds of chicken meat did Florida produce in 2023?

Answer 36

366,600,000 pounds ## Footnote This was valued at $173,939,000.00.

Question 37

What is the U.S. rank in egg production compared to China?

Answer 37

Second ## Footnote The U.S. produced 109 billion eggs in 2018, while China produced 450 billion.

Question 38

True or False: About 25% of eggs produced in the U.S. are sold in the shell.

Answer 38

False ## Footnote Most eggs are considered 'table eggs', and a significant portion is processed.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The liquid egg produced from mechanically broken eggs can be made into _______.

Answer 39

whole egg, egg yolks, egg whites, scrambled egg mixes ## Footnote These products can be dried, frozen, or used fresh.