A4—Uncasttf Fuming, Saturday, April 28,1984
Weekly New York Egg Market
From Friday, April 20 to Thursday, April 26
Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Jumbo
Ex Large
Large
Mediums
Pullets
Off Grade
BROWN
Jumbo
Ex Large
Large
Mediums
Pullets
Peewees
Unquoted
Unquoted
Off Grade
Undergrades
Checks
Breaking Stock: Monday - 19.50, 19.50-19.80; Tuesday - 18.90-19.50,
19.20-19.80; Thursday -18.30-19.20,18.60-19.50.
N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report
Tuesday, April 24
Report supplied by USDA
Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to
retail stores:
Ex. Large Large Medium
1.23-1.25 1.22-1.24 1.12-1.14
MASS.X
Mostly
N.HAMP.
Mostly
R.I.
1.02-1.03 1.01-1.02 .92-.9S
1.07-1.13 1.06-1.12 .96-1.02
Mostly 1.07-1.09 1.06-1.08
VERMONT 1.16-1.20 1.15
Mostly 1.20 1.15
MAINE 1.08-1.23 1.07-1.22
X Includes Central and Western Sections only.
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1.08
1.07
.98
.77
.97
1.03
1.02
1.01
.92
.75
1.09
1.08
.97
1.03
1.02
.91
1.22 1.12
.99-1.03 .90-.94
1.23
1.00-1.04
1.00
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.87
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N I Poilltrv reflect trading prices for gradable nest run eggs (GNR) on ECI, a nation
iv.u. r uuili y w ide trading center for producers, packers and marketers. GNR eggs are
Wednesday, April 25 classified by weight in 30-dozen cases, and traded in lots of either 300 or
Report supplied by USDA 750 cases. Prices are FOB buyers dock, and are computed Tuesday and
Market Comment: Pricing is Thursday of each week. This week’s prices for each classification were:
mixed while some product traded
at 15 cents. Others found this level
difficult to obtain and have paid 17
cents. Live offerings have in
creased but are still spotty for
plant needs.
Undertone unsettled.
Prices Paid at Farm:
Light Type Hens: 12-14.
F. 0.8. Plant: 14-18, mostly 15-17.
Delmarva Poultry
Thursday, April 26
Report supplied by USDA
Market Comment; Movement on
ready to cook whole birds is fair to
good. Current production is
clearing well as prior com
mitments and advance interest has
put most plants in good balance.
Breasts and cutlets are clearing
quite satisfactorily. Leg quarters
are tight while legs are adequate
overall. Wings are spotty but
available under an only fair
demand.
Slaughter is moderately heavy.
Live supplies are adequate.
Weights are tending to be on the
heavy side in most quarters.
Undertone mixed between
steady and firm.
Today’s L.T.L. asking prices are
unchanged on U.S. Grade A at 51-56
cents.
Estamated slaughter of broiler
fryers in Delmarva (000).
Estimated 4/261,896; Actual 4/19
1,910; Actual 4/24 1,892; Average
Weights 4/24 4.32; Average
Weights 4/17 4.32.
New York Multiple
Drop Broiler Report
Thursday, April 26
Report supplied by USD A
Current broUer/fryer negotiated
prices for immediate delivery
includes mostly multiple-drop
shipments to New York City from
Delmarva.
RANGE: U.S. Grade A .51-.56;
Weighted AVG.: U.S. Grade A
54.67; Premium (X) Boxes 10,392.
(X) Includes special services,
selected competitive brands, etc.
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Classification
Class 1-Large
Class 2-Large
Class 3-Medium
Class 4-Small
Breaking Stock
Checks
Philadelphia Eggs
Thursday, April 26
Report supplied by USDA PeilllS Valley
MARKET COMMENT: Prices Livestock v
unchanged to sharply lower. Centre Hall Pa
Cartoned egg movement remains Tuesdav ADril24
Ught overaU Floor stocks are Report supplied by auction
adequate but still ample for needs Beef Cows . utility and Com .
m most quarters. Offerings are mercial 43.25-47.50; Cutters 39.10-
readily available on both graded 42.75. Canners 37.00-38.75; Shells
and ungraded products. Undertone 31.00.
kwfk- .... , . Heifers: Good 53.00-56.75;
Prices to retailers; sales to standard 50.00-52.50; Commercial
volume buyers, consumer grades 46.00-49.75.
white eggs in cartons delivered Steers: Choice 57.50-61.00; Good
store door: 52.25-56.00; Standard 46.50-51.00.
A Extra Large .98-1.10; A Large Bulls: Good 52.00-56.45; Stan
. 97-1.09; A Medium .87-1.00. dard 43.25-51.00.
__ . , Feeder Cattle: 300-500 lbs. large
rlemsey S frame 47.00-57.00; 500-700 lbs. large
Poultry Market frame 42.00-54.00; 500-700 ibs.
„ small frame 44.00-46.00.
Root s, East Petersburg Veal Ca i veS; prime 94.00-101.00;
Tuesday, April 17 Chnice 82.00-91.00; Good 70.00-
u by auctl ™ , 81.00; Standard 57.00-69.00; Utility
RABBITS: 4-6 lbs. rsngc .90-1.30 00-56 00
addt'to -7,, ,u „„ Farm Calves: Bulls 78.00-105.00;
i ,n ABB ,i TS: ? ’ n lbS- range • 80 " Heifers 60.00-71.00.
1.10 per lb. H 4 c uuii 05
BUNNIES: range 2.004.00 ea. ™ SMO 25
GUINEA PIGS: range 1.00-3.25
ea ' „ „„ Shoats: 25-30 lbs. per head 11.00-
B^^Al n o geI2,WWS 00ea- 18.00; 80-35 lbs. per head 22.00-
KID GOATS: range 18.00-31.00 28.00 ; 35-50 lbs. per head 31.00-
ea. 40 nn
TOTAL NUMBER COOPS: 192.
epend on Mover's to deliver.
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EGG LAYERS
Nest Run Eggs
DATE
April 24
Tuesday
.87
.85
.82
.74
.60
.54Vz
48 lbs.
45 lbs.
42 lbs.
39 lbs.
48 lbs.
48 lbs.
DATE
April 26
Thursday
.77
.72
.67
.65
.60
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