A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Saptamber 6,1986 Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, Sept. 4,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Market Comment: Prices were unchanged to one cent higher on mediums, balance unchanged. Trade sentiment mixed but mostly steady to fully steady. Demand continued moderate to good. Supplies of large were adequate to closely cleared. Extra large were in good overall balance. Mediums were unevenly distributed but where available, cleared rather easily. Jumbos were about adequate and smalls were short. Gradable receipts were usually adequate. Breaker interest was light to fair and cautious. Prices to retailers: sales to volume buyers, consumer grades white eggs in cartons delivered store door: A Extra Large 67-69; A Large 65-67; A Medium 54-56. Delmarva Poultry Thursday, Sept. 4,1986 Market Comment; Demand for ready to cook whole birds con tinued to exceed availability, particularly on two and a half to Copyright 19M by Lancaster Farming P.O. Bex 366 • Lithz, PA 17543 Office: 22 E. Main St., UtHz, PA 17543 Record-Ex prats Office Building Phone: Lancaster 717-394-3047 or Utitz 717-626-1164 Robert G. Campbell, Publisher Everett R. Newswanger, Managing Editor Jack Hubley, Associate Editor Suzanne Keene, Home Editor Martha Gehringer, Dairy Editor NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Sally B. Bair, Lancaster County Columbia 717-285-4926 Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys 717-428-1865 Kathy Gill, Cumberland Carlisle 717-243-5566 Robin Phillips, Berks Mohrsville 215-926-1261 Ginger Myers, Adams Littlestown 717-359-7542 Nancy Kunick, Crawford Centerville 814-694-2571 Barbara Rader, Butler Connoquenessing Betsy Stitt, Blair, Bedford Martinsburg 814-793-2495 Barbara Miller, Lycoming Hughesville 717-584-3892 Mary Maxwell, Center State College. 814-238-1416 Craig Bingman, Snyder, Union, Juniata Beaver Springs 717-837-0085 Margie Fusco, Cambria Johnstown 814-255-6115 Helen Kelchner, Columbia Berwick 717-752-4691 Julie Gochenour, Virginia Maurertown 703-459-3209 Sharon Schuster. Maryland New Windsor 301-635-2654 Sue Crow, Maryland Kennedyville Debbie Stiles, Renzi, WV Clarksburg 304-622-9841 Subscn $8.50 per year; $15.00 • 2 years $l5 00 per year outside of PA.NJ.MD, DE, NV.VA&WV $26 00 2 Years Established November 4,1955 Published every Saturday by Lancaster Farming, Lititz, PA Second Class Postage paid at 22 E Mam St Lititz, PA 17543 ISSNOO23-7485 For address change form or new subscription see Mailbox Markets Members of Newspaper Farm Editors Assn., Fa. Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Representative J.L. Farmakis, Inc. Phone 203-966-1746 three pound sizes, which were non existent at several plants. Demand for parts was brisk on breasts and especially rib breasts, which were short. Wings were barely adequate for a good call. Dark meat items cleared well, but supplies were a bit more in line with inquiries. Less than trucklot asking prices were generally two cents higher at 61-69 cents. Live supplies were moderate. Weights generally heavy. Slaughter schedules were heavy. The undertone remained firm. Estimated slaughter of broiler fryers in Delmarva; Estimated 9/4 2,035,000; Actual 8/281,980,000. Actual 9/21,999,000. Average Weights 9/2 4.73, 8/26 4.53. Eastern PA and NJ Poultry Wednesday, Sept. 3,1986 Report Supplied by USD A Market Comment: Prices were generally unchanged and light to only fair activity. Offerings were only adequate at best for this week’s schedules and filling in 412-789-7413 301-648-5687 tion Price: slowly for next week. Finished product sales were irregularly fair to fairly good. The undertone was at least steady. Prices Paid at Farm: Light Type Hens: 9-11, mostly 10. F. 0.8. Plant: 12-13. Current broiler-fryer negotiated prices for immediate delivery includes mostly multiple drop shipments to New York City from Delmarva. Range: U.S. Grade A 57^-67. Weighted AVG.; U.S. Grade A 65.89. Premium (X) Boxes 7,557 (X) Includes special services, selected competitive brands, etc. Hackettstown, N. J. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Report Supplied by Auction Heavy Fowl .15-.50. Leghorn Fowl .25-.30. Geese .20-.25. Bunnies ea. 1.50-1.60. Roosters .55. Fryers .25-.60 Ducks .60-1.15. Rabbits .20-1.05. Pigeons .1.00-2.30. Guineas 1.40-1.80. Eggs White Grade A Jumbo X Lge. .68-.90; .76; Medium .47-.56. Jumbo X Lge. .89-.98; Large .63- .89; Medium .51; Small .42. Heinsey’s Poultry Report Root’s, East Petersburg Tuesday, Sept. 2,1986 Report supplied by auction Muscovy Ducks, Drakes: range 1.30-1.62 per lb. Muscovy Ducks, Hens; range .92-1.06 per lb. Pekin Ducks: range .30-.42 per lb. Pullets: 6-8 lbs. range .S4-.68 per lb. Red Fowl: 4-4 l /i lbs. range .20-.32 per lb. Red Fowl: 5-6 lbs. range .30-.52 per lb. Crossbred Fowl: 5-9 lbs. range .30-.54 per lb. Crossbred Roosters: 4-6 lbs. range .50-.88 per lb. Crossbred Roosters: 7-11 lbs. range .40-.64 per lb. Guinea Fowl: range 1.80-2.20 per lb. Banty Roosters: range 2.00-5.00 ea. Banty Hens: range .50-1.25 ea. Leghorn Hens: range .11-.20 per lb. Pigeons; range 1.25-1.75 ea. White Pigeons; range 2.25-3.20 ea. Silkies: range3.oo-5.25 ea. Doves: range 2.50-3.50 ea. Chukars: range 2.50-3.25 ea. Rabbits: 4-6 lbs. range .60-.78 per lb. nwakrer SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR YOU .;s s ffil B 608 Evergreen Rd. Q)|V Lebanon. PA 17042 Xmi (717) 274-5333 New York Multiple Drop Broiler Report Thursday, Sept. 4,1986 Report Supplied by USDA Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Large .58- Brown N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, Sept. 2 Report Supplied by USDA Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to retail stores Ex. Large Large Medium .85-.59 .82-.56 J3-.77 .87-. BS .84-.85 .7S-.76 .88-.92 .85-.89 .76-.80 .88 .85 .76 .95-1.00 .S9-.97 .79-.89 1.00 .95 .85 .92-.99 .89-.95. .80-.87 Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes N. HAMP Mostly R.I. Mostly VERMONT Mostly MAINE From Friday, Aug. 29 to Thursday, Sept. 4 Fri. Mon. Tnes. Wed. Thurs. WHITE Jumbo Ex. Large Large Medium Pullets Off Grade BROWN Ex. Large Large Mediums OFF GRADE Undergrades Checks 48-50 lbs. 42.00-44.00 50 lbs. up 45.00-46.00 Rabbits: 7-11 lbs. range .SO-.64 per lb. Bunnies: .50-2.00 ea. Guinea Pigs: range 1.00-3.25 ea. Kid Goats: range 16.00-33.00 ea. Total Number Coops: 660. Farmers Livestock Auction Duncans vllle, Pa. Sept. 1,1986 Report supplied by auction CATTLE 169. STEERS; H. Choice & Prime 56.50-59.75; Choice 54.00-57.75; Good 50.00-53.75; Standard 38.75-46.50. HEIFERS; Choice 54.00-56.75; Good 47.50-53.00. COWS: Utility & Commercial 38.00- Cutters 34.00-38.25; Canner and Low Cutter 28.00-35.25. BULLOCKS: Good & Choice 46.50-51.75. BULLS: Yield Grade No. 1 39.50- 46.75. FEEDER CATTLE: Steers Good 52.50-61.50, Standard 45.00- 51.50, Bulls Good 46.50-54.00, Standard 38.50-46.50, Heifers Good 45.00- Standard 36.50-44.00. CALVES 210: Prime None; Choice 64.50-73.00; Good 60.00- 65.50; Standard & Good 47.50-58.50; 90-110 lbs. 43.5060.00; 65-90 lbs. 35.00- Holstein Bulls 90-130 lbs. 60.00-74.00; Holstein Heifers 90-130 lbs. 45.0060.50. HOGS 64: Barrows & Gilts US No. 1-2 210-245 lbs. 62.5064.75; US No. 1-3 210-250 lbs. 61.5063.00. SOWS: US No. 1-352.50-57.25. FEEDER PIGS 14. US No. 1-3 20- 35 lbs. 28.50-37.00 per head No. 1-3 35-50 lbs. 38.00-47.00 per head. SHEEP 16. Slaughter lambs Choice 90-110 lbs. 60.0064.00; Good 80-90 lbs. 60.0062.50; SI. Ewes 12.00- 5 GOATS: 18.00-39.00 per hd. 3 loads of Hay 64.50-80.00 per ton. IH&fen. 'a chicks, inc. Bnh\ Chick* & Started Pallets Brown & White Layers > Broilers PHONE (215) 536-3155 266 E. PALETOWN RD. QLAKERTOWN, PA 18951 .89 .82 .64 .89 .82 .64 Breaking Stocks M. STRIKE IT RICH! SELL IT WITH A LANCASTER FARMING CLASSIFIED Small .40-.44 .42-.43 .43-.47 .43 ,47-.54 .89 .82 .64 .89 .82 .64
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