m ~ m — J -- —— mm fifto MQuMQfy WKWjf fi»f Poultry Markets Prices are from Egg Clearinghouse, Inc., (Ed) Durham, N.H. and reflect trading prices for gradable nest run eggs (GNR) on ECI, a nation wide trading center for producers, packers and marketers. GNR eggs are classified by weight in SKdoesen cases, and traded in lots of either 300 or 790 cases. Prices are FOB buyers dock, and are computed Tuesday and Thursday of each week. This week’s prices for each classification were: Net Weight May II May 29 Per Case Tuesday Thursday 41 lbs. 4lfe 41 tflbs. a 47 aibs. a si 39 lbs. 39 S 3 a ibs. 4i a tt lbs. MK 3R4 Clauifkation Clan I-Large Clan Z - Large Clan 3 - Medium Clan 4-Small Breaking Stock Check* N. E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, May U Report supplied by UBDA Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs delivered to retail stores: Ex. Large 88-87 MASS.X Mostly N.HAMP. Mostly R.I. VERMONT Mostly 87-89 83-85 MAINE 83-85 7981 X Includes Central and Western Sections only. Baltimore Eggs Thursday, May 20 Report supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: Un dertone steady; demand aggressive. Supplies adequate to ample. Some lightweight ungraded eggs clear to breaker. Cartoned Eggs: Prices to retailers, state graded (mm one case sale) white. Grade A Large Grade A Medium New York Multiple Drop Broiler Report Thursday, May 20 Report supplied by USDA Current broiler/fryer negotiated prices for immediate delivery includes mostly multiple-drop shipments to New York City from Delmarva. RANGE: U.S. Grade A 46-49; 1285 boxes; Premium (X) U.S. Grade A 49^-51; 12,197 boxes. WTD. AVG.; U.S. Grade A 48.04; Premium (X) 50.74. (X) Includes special services, selected competitive brands, etc. CspyrigbtlBß2 by lancaeter Faming P.O. Bex SM-Utftz, PA 17543 Office: 22 E. Main It., UtHz, PA 17543 ReeenMExpreea Offlec BalMing Phene: Lancaster 717-384-3647 erlHttz 717-828-1184 Robert G. Campbell, Publisher Sheila M. Miller, Editor Dick Anglestem. Staff Writer Debra L. Koontz, Home Editor Donna M. Tommclleo, Staff Writer CORRESPONDENTS Ginger Secnst Myers, Adams County Littlestown 717-359-7542 Patty Gross, Bedford, Blair, Huntingdon counties Roaring Spring 814-224-4694 Laurel Schaeffer, Berks County Bernville Jane Bresee, Bradford County Ulster 717-358-3346 Beth Hemminger, Cumberland County, Franklin and Perry counties Newville 717-486-5322 Sally B Bair, Lancaster County Columbia 717-285-4926 Susan Kauffman, Lancaster County Peach Bottom 717-548-3131 Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys Subscription Price $7 50 oer year, $l3 00-2 years » I $ - peryt. , $l4 00 per year outside of PA NJ, MD DE, NY VA&WV Established November 4,1955 Published every Saturday by Lancaster Farming, Lititz PA Second Class Postage paid at Lititz PA 17543 DSPS 304 040 ¥ For address change form or new subscription see Mailbox Markets Mambars of Nawspapar Farm Editors Assn., Fa. Nawspapar Publishars Association, and National Nawspapar Association. fvzaw.-* Nest Run Eggs Large 7085 85-88 78-84 80-83 87-88 85-91 81-83 7480 76-79 8384 8189 in cartons Small 44-54 4082 3945 4144 4080 Medium 67- 68- 6288 6487 72-73 69- 71-75 6789 4446 MARKET COMMENT: RTC demand for whole birds slow for immediate delivery but inquiries improved for next week but not that aggressive. Parts in same position but most sellers note inquiry building for next week. Overall slaughter schedules heavy. Live supplies fully adequate to ample. Weights still heavier than desired at most plants. Undertone slightly un proved but overall no better than steady. 6489 54-60 Today’s L.T.L. asking prices unchanged on U.S. Grade A at 47-51 cents, but realistically any volume type sales in range of 45-47 cents for immediate shipment. Estimated slaughter of broiler fryers in Delmarva (000). Estimated 5/20 1906; Actual 5/13 1876; Actual 5/18 1898; Average Weights 5/18 4.35 ; 5/114.36. I farmers EVERY MONDAY HATFIELD PACKING CO. and BAUMS MEAT PACKING Will Receive Your Hogs and Cattle at the DANVILLE LIVESTOCK MARKET RD4, Danville, PA • We will receive your hogs from 8 AM to 12 Noon every Monday Your hogs will be weighed and paid for immediately • We will also accept your sows £ boars • Your cattle will be received from 12 Noon to 4 PM We will either pay for your cattle immediately or you may sell them dressed weight • There will not be a commission or yardage fee deducted rrom your check • You may call our office Monday morning and we will be able to tell you the base price for hogs for the day • Please come and give us a chance to continue doing business with you through this method FOR INFORMATION CALL 717-275-2880 Heinsey’s Poultry Market itMi’i, East Petersburg Tuesday, May It Report supplied by auction MUSCOVY DUCKS, DRAKES: range 1.40-1.46 per lb. MUSCOVY DUCKS, range 1.36-1.44 per lb PEKING DUCKS: range .96-1.00 per lb. RED FOWL: 4-5 lbs. range .30- .38 per lb. RED FOWL: 54 lbs. range .36- .44 per lb. CROSSBRED FOWL; 5-9 lbs. range .S6-.42 per lb. CROSSBRED ROOSTERS: 44 lbs. range .50-.68 per lb. CROSSBRED ROOSTERS: 7-12 lbs. range .18-.62perlb. GUINEA FOWL: range 1.60-1.72 per lb. BANTY ROOSTERS; range 2.00- 3.85 ea. BANTY HENS: range .75-1.50 ea. GEESE: 9-14 lbs. range .42-.04 per lb. TURKEYS; 25-40 lbs. range .22- .34 per lb. PIGEONS: range 1.00-1.50 ea. WHITE PIGEONS: range 2.50- 3.10 ea. RABBITS: 4-6 lbs. range .80-.98 per lb. RABBITS: 7-10 lbs. range .70-.56 per lb. GUINEA PIGS: range .10-.75ea, GOATS: range2l.oo-15.00ea. KID GOATS: 16.00-36.00 ea. TOTAL AMOUNT COUPS: 805. Delmarva Poultry Thursday, May 20 Report supplied by USDA \J oso WHITE Jumbo Ex Large Large Mediums Pullets HENS: BROWN Jumbo Ex Large Large Mediums Pullets Peewees Off Grade Large Checks Eastern Pa. & N. J. Poultry Thursday, May 20 Report supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: Light type hen prices trending lower as this week’s commitments are at 10 cents, but next week's prices at 9 cents. Offerings irregular but fully sufficient in view of finished product sales. Canner movement limited and processor stocks slow to clear at 25-26 cents picked up. Too few sales to report on heavy type hens but market weak. Light Type Hens: At farm: 5Ms-8, mostly 6-7. F. 0.8. Plant: 9-10, mostly 9. Heavy Type Hens: TFTR. MOYER'S CHICKS, INC. SERVING PENNSYLVANIA'S PROGRESSIVE POULTRYMEN SINCE 1946 With the year 1982, Moyer’s enters its 36th year of hatching quality baby chicks. Un changed throughout all those years is Moyer’s commitment to supplying area poultrymen with a first rate product. Also unchanged is Ernest, Leon and Ivan Moyer’s desire to give your business the personal attention it deserves. There’s a family spirit at Moyer's, a spirit that only a family owned business can have. That’s why you’ll receive the best service and the best products, time after time, every time. Moyer’s yearly capacity exceeds 10 million chicks. Moyer’s is growing grow with Moyer’s. Feel free to call with questions or for advice. CHICKS, INC. Quakertown, PA 18951 BROWN & WHITE (215) 536-3155 EGG LAYERS WMkiy Mtw Xmk Egg HaHwt Fram Friday, May 14 to May 21 Frl. Mae. Taea. Wed. Tknra. 94 82 78 67 Unquoted Unquoted Copyright 1982 by Umer-Barry Ernest Moyer, Pres. - Leon Moyer, Sales Mgr. - Ivan Moyer, V. Pres. 94 82 78 87 57 * 33 Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, May 20 Report supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: Carton egg orders moderate for im mediate delivery; however some added inquiry noted for next week. Supplies adequate to fully* adequate on large and fully adequate to ample on medium. Undertone generally steady. Prices to Retailers: Sales to volume buyers, consumer grades white eggs in cartons delivered store door: A Extra Large 61-68; A Large 63- 67; A Medium 52-55V2. HUBBARD WHITE MT BROILERS
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