South Dakota turkey production pegged at 4.6 million birds - KSFY News - Sioux Falls, SD News, Weather, Sports

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota producers are expected to raise 4.6 million turkeys this year, up 5 percent from last year.

The Agriculture Department estimate is based on a September survey in major turkey-producing states.

The number of turkeys expected to be raised nationally is 254 million, up 2 percent over the year.

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