Delaware

Animal husbandry

In 2001 an estimated 9,000 milk cows produced 151 million lb of milk (68.5 million kg). Also during 2001 an estimated 1.5 billion lb (680 million kg) of broilers were produced and valued at an estimated $597.9 million. Broilers account for the majority of Delaware's farm receipts. Delaware produced an estimated 369 million eggs valued at around $20.8 million in 2001.