By DeKalb Times |
Nov 15, 2023
Five of the top poultry production states in the U.S. are in the Midwest, with Minnesota leading the way. However, Illinois also plays a significant role in the turkey industry, despite having a smaller footprint. Poultry is a lucrative business, contributing nearly $600 billion to the U.S. economy annually, accounting for three percent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product.In Illinois, there is a concentration of independent growers in the Peoria and Morton areas, along with a couple of USDA-inspected processing plants. However, the lack of processing plants poses a...