
Minnesota has become the leading turkey-producing state, producing 37 million of the nation's 210 million birds last year. North Carolina ranks second with 28 million birds, followed by Arkansas, which produced 26 million birds.
Additionally, data shows that of the 3.1 billion pounds of turkey exported annually, nearly two-thirds end up in Mexico, according to information compiled by the National Turkey Federation. This highlights the important role of international trade in shaping the dynamics of the thriving turkey industry.