Animal Production
Industry Description
The US animal production industry includes more than 1 million farms with combined annual revenue of about $160 billion. Major companies include Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, Smithfield Foods, and US Premium Beef. Hog farming, poultry and egg production, and dairy operations are concentrated industries: the top 20 percent of companies in each of these three industries account for about 75 percent of revenue. Cattle ranching and feedlot operations are highly concentrated: the top 10 percent of companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.
SIC: 0211, 0212, 0213, 0214, 0219, 0241, 0251, 0252, 0253, 0254, 0259, 0271, 0272, 0273, 0279
NAICS: 112111, 112112, 112120, 112130, 112210, 112310, 112320, 112330, 112340, 112390, 112410, 112420, 112511, 112512, 112519, 112910, 112920, 112930, 112990
NAICS: 112111, 112112, 112120, 112130, 112210, 112310, 112320, 112330, 112340, 112390, 112410, 112420, 112511, 112512, 112519, 112910, 112920, 112930, 112990
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Farm Support Services, Crop Production, Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, Veterinary Services, Dairy Products Manufacturing, Meat Product Manufacturing, Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing , Biotechnology Product Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research Services, Aquaculture , Cattle Ranching, Commercial Fishing, Environmental Consulting Services, Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers, Hog and Pig Farming, Poultry Product ManufacturingTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| PACE FARM PTY LIMITED | 4,227.56M | Minchinbury, Nsw |
| RED LEA CHICKENS PTY LTD | 3,977.08M | Blacktown, Nsw |
| STEGGLES HOLDINGS (SHL) PTY LIMITED | 3,058.71M | Girraween, Nsw |
| PACE FARM DISTRIBUTION PTY LIMITED | 2,815.65M | Minchinbury, Nsw |
| R. CORDINA & SON PTY LTD | 2,644.87M | Girraween, Nsw |
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Increased Concentration, Specialization - Large commercial animal feeding operations have become so efficient...
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The consumer price index for food, an indicator of agriculture livestock values, rose 4.7 percent in December 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
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Drought Reduces US Cattle Herd - US cow culling continues to increase due to severe drought in large cattle-producing areas such as Texas. Producers who have been in the industry for...
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