A4-iancast«r Farming, Saturday, July 5,1986 Philadelphia Eggs Wednesday, July 2,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Market Comment; Prices were higher op the large size; un changed on mediums. Distributive movement was moderate to good, and traders were in the midst of shipping ahead of normal schedules due to downtime for the holiday. Graded supplies of large and extra large were in good balance to mostly cleared. Mediums were irregularly balanced but ample overall and often noted as difficult to clear. Inquiry for gradable receipts was centered no packs yielding large and heavier weight sizes. Breaker interest was spotty.. Prices to retailers: sales to volume buyers, consumer grades white eggs in cartons delivered store door: A Extra Large 61‘/i-67; A Large 59M>-65; A Medium 47-49. Copyright IM6 by Lancaster Farming P.O. Box 366 - Litttz, PA 17543 Office; 22 E. Main St., Utitz, PA 17543 Record-Express Office Building Phene: Uncaster 717-394-3047 or Utitz 717-626-1164 Robert G. 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Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Noprosontativo J.L. Farmakis, Inc. Phone 203-966-1746 New York Multiple Drop Broiler Report Wednesday, July 2,1986 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 63-72. Weighted AVG.; U.S. Grade A 69.12. Premium (X) Boxes 10,293 (X) Includes special services, selected competitive brands, etc. Heinsey’s Poiiltry Report Roots, East Petersburg Tuesday, July 1,1986 Report supplied by auction Muscovy Ducks, Drakes: range 1.68-1.82 per lb. Muscovy Ducks, Hens: range 1.62-1.74 per lb. 4f STRIKE IT RICH! SELL IT WITH A LANCASTER FARMING CLASSIFIED > YOU NEED AT <f PRICES < YOU CAN AFFORD? HEAVY DUTY AUGERS 4”. 6”. 8”-10”-12” Standard Sizes In Stock Custom Sizes Mode To Order FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR WRITE TODAY: automatic BPS farm systems fill I A 608 Evergreen Rd. PI | [AJ M Lebanon, PA 17042 XSm (717)274-5333 Pekin Ducks: range .50-.72 per lb. Pullets: 5-7 lbs. range .42-.52 per lb. Red Fowl; 4-4% lbs. range .20-.32 per lb. Red Fowl: 5-6 lbs. range .30-.48 per lb. Crossbred Fowl: 5-9 lbs. range ,20-.42perlb. Crossbred Roosters: 4-6 lbs. range .50-.82 per lb. Crossbred Roosters; 7-11 lbs. range .20-.62 per lb. Guinea Fowl: range 3.20-3.60 per lb. Banty Roosters: range 2.50-5.00 ea. Banty Hens: range .25-1.25 ea. Leghorn Hens: .10-.18 per lb. Leghorn Roosters: .24-.2S per lb. Geese: 7-10 lbs. range .2S-.42 per lb. Pigeons: range .85-1.35 ea. White Pigeons: range 2.50-3.75 ea. Silkies: range 5.00-7.00 ea. Doves: range 1.75-2.50 ea. Chukars: range 4.00-4.70 ea. Rabbits: 4-6 lbs. range .40-.68 per lb. Rabbits: 7-11 lbs. range .30-.48 per lb. Bunnies: ,25-.75ea. Guinea Pigs: range .10-2.25 ea. Goats: range2s.oo-44.00 ea. Kid Goats; range 18.00-28.00 ea Total Number Coops: 914. Delmarva Poultry Wednesday, July 2,1986 Market Comment: Movement of ready to cook whole birds was brisk in most quarters. Offerings ranged adequate to short. In ad dition to extra product moving for the upcoming holiday, shipping schedules were being advanced. Inquiry for legs, wings and leg quarters remained active, and clearances were easy at most plants. Demand in the breast complex was irregular but usually reflected improvement. Cutlets were easier to move than past several days while breasts remained under pressure. Less than trucklot asking prices were one cent higher at 67-73 cents. Live supplies were moderate to light. Weights were generally light to desirable. The undertone was firm Estimated slaughter of broiler fryers in Delmarva; Estimated 7/2 1,949,000; Actual 6/252,004,000. Actual 6/30 2,001,000. Average Weights 6/30 4.33, 6/23 4.30. Eastern PA and NJ Poultry Wednesday, July 2,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Market Comment: Prices held unchanged to slightly higher. Off- •a Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From Friday, June 27 to Wednesday, July 2 Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thun. WHITE Jumbo Ex. Large Large Medium Pullets Off Grade BROWN Ex. Large Large ‘Mediums OFF GRADE Undergrades Checks 48-50 lbs. 37.00-39.00. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, July 1 Report Supplied by USDA Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to retail stores: N. HAMP, Mostly R.I. Mostly VERMONT Mostly MAINE farm movement had tapered but was stil] adequate, especially in light of reduced schedules for the holiday and one plant closing for a week’s vacation. Demand was light to fair for both receipts and finished product. The undertone was unsettled but relatively steady. Prices Paid at Farm: Light Type Hens: 5-7, mostly 6, F. 0.8. Plant: 8-9. Four States Livestock Hagerstown, Md. Wednesday, July 2 Report supplied by Auction SLAUGHTER; Fed Steers & Heifers. Steady. Good 49.00-52.00; Medium 48.00-Down. Heifers- Gooc 47.00-50.50; Medium 42.0046.00 Cows- $1 lower. High Yield 37.00 39.25; Average 33.00-36.00; Big Middle 29.0032.00; Fatty Herf 28.0032.00; Shelly SO.OODown. Fa) Bulls- Steady. Good 45.00-46.25; Medium 41.00-44.00. Veal Calves Mostly Steady. Farm Calves $< lower. Good 60.00-64.00; Mediunr 52.0059.00; Farm Bulls 65.0075.00 Light Calves 43.00-51.00; Weal Calves- 42.00-Down. Lambs Steady. Choice & Good 64.0067.50; Medium 57.0063.00. STOCKER: Steady prices Now Buying For Cash BARLEY-OATS-WHEAT Mgi Call "Woody" 717-532-7845 //SA PINOLA GRAIN RECEIVING PLANT 1588 Pinola Road Shippensburg, Pa. 17257 THatfVl 4 CHICKS, INC. Bah\ Chick* & Started Pullet* EOm3S Brown & White g Layers Broilers PHONE (215) 536-3155 266 E. PALETOWN RD. QLAKERTOWN. PA 18951 .80 .78 .57 .80 .78 .57 .80 .78 ,57 Breaking Stocks Ex. Large .79-.53 .81-.82 .82-.56 .82 .90-.95 .90 .86-. BS Large .77-.81 .79-.80 .80-.84 .80 .S5-.93 .85 .S4-.86 Steers- 300-550 lbs. Choice 57.00 60.00; Good 52.00-56.00; Mediuir 45.00- Culls 44.00-Down Steers- 600-850 lbs. Choice 55.00 59.00; Good 49.00-54.00; Mediuir 48.00- Heifers- (All Weights] Choice 47.0048.50; Good 42.00 46.00; Medium 37.00-41.00 Springing Heifers- to $560. Pigs Hd.- $2 Higher. 20-35 lbs. 27.00 34.00 ; 40-60 lbs. 35.0045.00. Shoats by Lb.- 45.00-51.00. Slaughter Hogs- Few offered. 210-255 lbs. US 2 54.50 55.00. Sows- 400510 lb. 40.0043.00; Thin 32.0039.00. Bulls- Choice 54.00- Good 46.00-53.00; Medium 40.0045.00. Sales this week 900; last week 873; a year ago 984. Trading slow to moderate for the week, slaughter steers and heifers ended the week unevenly steady. SLAUGHTER STEERS: Choice 2- 10501350 lbs. 56.50-58.50; Choice 3- 1175-1425 lbs. 55.0056.25, one load Monday 57.00; Mixed Good & Choice 2-310001250 lbs. 54.5057.00. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice 2-4 9501200 lbs. 56.5058.00 Monday; Mixed Good & Choice 2-3 9001050 lbs. 53.0056.00. .80 .78 .57 Medium .60.64 .62-.63 .62-.67 .63 .70.76 .70 .62-.69 Small .38-42 .40.41 .41-45 41 45-47 Joliet Weekly Tuesday, July 1 Report supplied by USDA
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