Inventories (Narrative) (Details) pullet_and_breeder in Millions, Layers in Millions	Nov. 26, 2022 Layers pullet_and_breeder	May 28, 2022 Layers pullet_and_breeder
Inventories [Abstract]
Pullets and breeders \| pullet_and_breeder	10.4	11.5
Layers \| Layers	43.7	42.2

Agricultural Related Inventory, Pullets and Breeders

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