M-Lancastar Fanning, Saturday, March 30,1985 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, March 26 Report Supplied by USDA Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to retail stores: Ex. Large Large MASS.X .87-.59 .BS-.87 Mostly .87 .85 N.HAMP. .76-.80 .74-.78 Mostly .78-79 .76-77 R.I. 76-.87 74-. BS Mostly 76-79 74-77 VERMONT .88-.92 .85-.90 Mostly .88 .86 MAINE .83-.90 .81-.88 * includes Central and Western Sections only. Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, March 28 Report supplied by USDA Market Comment: Prices continue unchanged with trade sentiment viewing the market as steady. Cartoned demand has improved slightly with a few dealers noting add-ons for the weekend arrivals; however, an ticipated holiday movement has yet to begin. Supplies of graded stocks are sufficient with nest runs available if needed. Prices to retailers: sales to volume buyers, consumer grades white eggs in cartons delivered store door: A Extra Large 66-68; A Large 65- 67; A Medium 56-58. • - — -i Copyright 1944 by Lancaster Farming ' P.O. Box 366 -litftz.PA 17543 I Office: 22 E. Main St., Utitz, PA 17543 Record-Express Office lending Phone: Lancaster 717-394-3047 or Utita 717-626-1164 Robert G. Campbell, Publisher James H. Everhart, Editor Suzanne Keene, Home Editor Jack Hubley, Associate Editor Wendy Wehr, Dairy Editor NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Sally B. 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Members ef Newspaper Farm Editors Assn., Pa. Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. Neprosentad National by J.L Farmakis, Inc. A203-9M-174C Medium 77-79 .77 .61-.65 .6S-.64 .58-72 .SB-.64 .69-.T7 .75 .68-79 New York Multiple Drop Broiler Report Thursday, March 28 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 ,43-.49. Weighted AVG.: U.S. Grade A 47.21. Premium (X) Boxes 11,280. (X) Includes special services, selected competitive brands, etc. r* DURABILITY < YOU NEED AT <T r“* PRICES < SYOU CAN AFFORD? t-a.— z — j —t —-j aFs iQI b Poultry Market Root’s, East Petersburg Tuesday, March 26 Report supplied by auction MUSCOVY DUCKS, DRAKES; range .U4-.96 per lb. MUSCOVY DUCKS, HENS: range .62-.7Bperlb. PEKIN DUCKS: range .50-.68 per lb. RED FOWL; 4-5 lbs. range .30- .42 per lb. RED FOWL: 5-6 lbs. range .32- .52 per lb. CROSSBRED FOWL: 5-9 lbs. range .3S-.54 per lb. CROSSBRED ROOSTERS: 4-« lbs. range .50-.74 per lb. Small .58-.60 .58 .4S-.52 .50-.51 .50-.59 .50-.51 CROSSBRED ROOSTERS: 7-11 lbs. range .40-.72 per lb. GUINEA FOWL: range 1.35-1.50 per lb. BANTY ROOSTERS: range 2.00- 3.75 ea. BANTY HENS: range 1.25-2.50 ea. LEGHORN HENS; ,15-.23perlb. LEGHORN ROOSTERS: .2S-.34 per lb. GEESE: 8-15 lbs. range .38-.56 per lb. PIGEONS: range 1.40-2.00 ea. WHITE PIGEONS: range 3.10- 4.25 ea. ,55-.62. DOVES: 3.004.50 ea. FEW WHITE RABBITS: 46lbs. 1.20-1.50 per lb. RABBITS: 4-0 lbs. range .80-1.10 per lb. RABBITS: 7-11 lbs. range .60-.94 per lb. BUNNIES: range 2.00-7.00 ea. GUINEA PIGS; range .10-3.00 ea. GOATS: range 20.00-35.00 ea. KID GOATS; range 15.00-39.00 ea. Total Number Coops: 1,205. Delmarva Poultry Thursday, March 28 Report supplied by USD A Market Comment: Movement of ready to cook whole birds con tinued just fair overall but sellers were able to maintain satisfactory clearances. Demand for parts was light to fair and unaggressive. Slaughter schedules were moderate in total. Live supplies were adequate. Weights were irregular from plant to plant. Undertone steady. Today’s L.T.L. asking prices are unchanged on U.S. Grade A at .44- .49 cents. Estimated slaughter of broiler fryers in Delmarva (000). Estimated 3/28 1,941,000; Actual 3/21 1,773,000; Actual 3/26 1,920,000; Average Weights 3/26 4.30; Average Weights 3/19 4.35. HIAVY DUTY AVOIRS 4”-6”-8”-10”-12” Standard Sizes In Stock Custom Sizes Made To Order FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR WRITE TODAY: automatic farm systems 608 Evergreen Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-5333 Weekly New York Egg Market National Quotes From Friday, March 22 to Thursday, March 28 Frl. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs WHITE Jumbo Ex. Large Large Medium Pullets Off Grade BROWN Jumbo Ex. Large Large Mediums Pullets Unquoted Peewees Unquoted Off Grade Undergrades .35 Checks .33 Friday 40.0042.00; Tuesday 39.0041.00; Thursday 38.0041.00, Editor's note: Due to confusion among producers and processors regarding the price differences as reported in the national and northeast region Urner Barry egg quotations, Lancaster Farming is publishing only the national report. Eastern Pa. & N. J. Poultry Wednesday, March 27 Report supplied by USDA Market Comment: Prices generally unchanged from previous report. Offerings from production areas are adequate for needs. Kill schedules are usually booked current and next week. Undertone mixed. Prices Paid at Farm: Light Type Hens: .07-.08, mostly .07. F. 0.8. Plant: .10-.11, mostly .10, Leinbach’s Hay Shippensbnrg, Pa. Sat. & Tnes., March 23 & 26 Report supplied by auction 56 loads. Alfalfa, 60.00-101.00; Mixed Hay, 40.00- Timothy, 58.0067.00; Clover, 66.00-70.00; Grass Hay, 51.00- Straw, 65.00-75.00; Ear Com, 63.0088.00; Wood, 22.50- 40.00; Posts, .50-1.10 ea. Is it brown eggs you want? WS&m* Then why not the No. 1 brown egg layer from Moyer’s -the (DEKALB SEX-SAL LINK.) Since 1966 part of Moyer’s successful growth has been at tributed to the SEX-SAL-LINK. Today, 19 years later the DEKALB SEX-SAL-LINK is one of the most sought after brown pullets in the industry. Order early for this years replacements TfUp&t't CHICKS, INC. Quakertown, PA 18951 BROWN & white (215) 536-3155 EGG LAYERS .81 .77 .60 .81 .77 .60 .81 .77 .60 Northeast Breaking Stocks Friday through Wednesday’s salable receipts 500; 5 days last week 1438; same period a year ago 1366. Trading moderate for the week. Slaughter Steers and Heifers ended the week .50 to 1.00, in stances 1.50 higher compared with Wednesday last week. SLAUGHTER STEERS: Load Choice, few Prime, 3-4 1400# 61.00 Wednesday. Choice 2-4 1090-1360 # 58.00-60.50 Monday. Load Choice 2- 31700# Holseins 55.50 Monday. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS; Load Choice, few Prime, 3-4 1170# 58.75 Monday. CHoice 2-4 925-1100# 56.50- 58.00 Monday; few load 59.00-59.50 Wednesday. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 925-1000# 55.50-56.50 Monday; 56.5007.00 Wednesday. COWS: Few Cutter and Boning Utility 1-3 36.00-43.00. .81 .77 .60 .81 .77 .60 Joliet Cattle Thursday, March 28 HUBBARD WHITE MT. BROILERS
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