A4-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, January 3,1987
Wednesday, Dec. 31, ISM
Market Comment: Demand for
ready-to-cook whole birds was
good and continues to keep of
ferings in a short to well-balanced
position. Movement in the parts
complex remained good on all
items, however, the call for legs
now exceeded leg quarters, and
interest in wings was a bit less
aggressive than earlier. White
meat items were available in spots
but the overall supply had
diminshed. Less than trucklot
asking prices were generally 2-4
cents higher at 48 to 55 cents and
additional product was held with
confidence. Live supplies were
mostly moderate at desirable to
heavier than desired weights.
Slaughter schedules were very
light today, with some slaughter
planned for both New Year’s Day
and Saturday in addition to most
plants operating Friday. The
undertone remained firm.
Estimated slaughter of broiler
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Eastern PA and
NJ Poultry
Wednesday, Dec. 31,1986
Report Supplied by USDA
Market Comment: Prices were
unchanged to slightly higher for
this week’s arrivals; next week’s
bookings slow in developing as
buyers attempt to assess overall
availability and higher asking
prices for spent hens. Offerings
ranged adequate to short of a fair
call. Finished product sales were
fair, however, an increase in
demand was expected due to a
decline in the availability of
broiler-fryer meat The undertone
was fully steady to firm.
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Light Type Hens: 10-13, mostly
12; F. 0.8. Plant 12-15, mostly 13-
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Hackettstown, N. J.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Report Supplied by Auction
Heavy Fowl .35-.65.
Med. Fowl .30.
Geese .60-.70.
Roosters .35-.60.
Ducks .40-1.20.
Rabbits .70-1.60.
Pigeons 1.80-2.10.
Guineas 1.60.
Eggs
White
GradeA
Jumbo X Lge. .82-.07; Large .52-
.76; Medium .4S-.62; Small .20-.38.
Brown
Jumbo X Lge. 1.10-1.22; Large
1.01-1.09; Medium .84.
Philadelphia Eggs
Wednesday, Dec. 31,1986
Report Supplied by USDA
Market Comment; Prices were
trending lower. Trade sentiment
was barely steady and cautious.
Carton eggs demand was only fair.
Retail promotional activity, both
planned and in progress was hoped
to stimulate some additional
buying interest. Supplies of graded
product were adequate to fully
adequate. In some areas nest runs
were accumulating due to limited
processing time because of the
New Year’s holiday.
Prices to retailers: sales to
volume buyers, consumer grades
white eggs in cartons delivered
store door:
A Extra Large .70-.76; A Large
.6S-.74; A Medium .58-.63.
New York
Multiple Drop
Broiler Report
Wednesday, Dec. 31,1986
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 46-51.
Weighted AVG.; U.S. Grade A
49.81.
Premium (X) Boxes 10,065
(X) Includes special services,
selected competitive brands, etc.
Heinsey’s Poultry
Report
Root’s, East Petersburg
Tuesday, Dec. 30, UBC
Report supplied by auction
Muscovy Ducks, Drakes: range
.90-1.06 per lb.
Muscovy Ducks, Hens: range
.70-.84 per lb.
Pekin Ducks: range .40-.62 per
lb.
N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Report Supplied by USDA
Prices paid per dozen Grade “A” Brown eggs in cartons delivered to retail
stores:
Ex. Large Large Medium
.91-.95 .87-.91 .80-.84
.9S-.94 .89-.90 .82-.53
.94-.98 .90-.94 .83-.57
.94 .90 .83
N.HAMP.
Mostly
R.I.
Mostly
VERMONT
Mostly
MAINE
.97-1.04 .9S-.99 ,79-.92
1.00 .98 .90
.98-1.05 .94-1.01 .87-.9S
Weekly New York Egg Market
Northeast Quotes
From Friday Dec. 26 to Wednesday, Dec. 31
Fri. Mon. Tues. Wed.
WHITE
Jumbo
Ex. Large
Large
Medium
Pullets
Off Grade
BROWN
Ex. Large
Large
Mediums
OFF GRADE
Undergrades
Checks
Breaking Stocks: Friday 42-44 lbs. 36.00-38.00; 48-50 lbs. 44.00-
46.00; 50 lbs. up 46.0047.00; Monday 4244 lbs. 36.00-38.00; 48-50 lbs.
44.0046.00; 50 lbs. up 46.0047.00; Tuesday 48-50 lbs. 43.0045.00; 50
lbs. up 45.0046.00; Wednesday 48-50 lbs. 43.0045.00; 50 lbs. up 45.00-
46.00.
Red Fowl: 44.2 lbs. range .30-.48
per lb.
Red Fowl: 54 lbs. range .40-.56
per lb.
Crossbred Fowl: 5-9 lbs. range
.30-.s4perlb.
Crossbred Roosters: 4-6 lbs.
range .50-.78 per lb.
Crossbred Roosters: 7-11 lbs.
range .40-.68 per lb.
Guinea Fowl: range .50-1.55 per
lb.
Banty Roosters: range 2.00-4.50
ea.
Banty Hens: range .50-1.00 ea.
Leghorn Hens: range .19-.30 per
lb.
Geese: 8-15 lbs. range .15-.62 per
lb.
Capons: 11-12 lbs. range .74-.7S
per lb.
Pigeons: range 1.50-2.00 ea.
White Pigeons: range 3.504.10
ea.
Silkies: range2.7s4.soea.
Doves: range 2.00-3.00 ea.
Chukars: range 3.754.00 ea.
Rabbits; 4-6 lbs. range .90-1.20
per lb.
Rabbits: 7-11 lbs. range .80-.98
per lb.
Bunnies: .50-2.00 perlb.
Guinea Pigs: range 1.00-3.75 ea.
Goats; range4o.oo-51.00 ea.
Kid Goats: range 35.0042.00 ea.
Total Number of Coops: 660.
Northeast Chicken
Parts
Wednesday, December 31,1986
Comment; Trading remains
fairly good, although not quite as
aggressive as the last 2 days.
Cutlets were tightening up and
sellers generally had no problem in
getting at least $l.BO. Line run
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breasts were spotty, and while
some products sold below 75 cents,
the latest sales were at this level
and there was a continued
willingness to pay 75 cents, par
ticularly for next week. Rib
breasts were clearing easily. The
call for legs had improved, and
several sellers have now noted
more difficulty in acquiring legs
than leg quarters. Leg quarters
were still clearing, but not with the
same velocity of early weeks.
Wings were stronger and still short
of full needs, but the orders were
not as heavy or the buyers as
aggressive.
Breasts, skinned, boneless 1.80-
1.85.
Rib-on-breasts .81-.82.
Line one breasts .75.
Legs .41-.42.
Leg quarters .34-.35.
Wings .61-.62.
Backs and necks .10-.12.
Livers .10-.15.
Gizzards (hearts) .30-.35.
Today’s negotiated sales as of
11:30 a.m. prices paid per pound on
ice packed part delivered in pool
trucklot and trucklot quantities.
Four States Hay
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Report supplied by auction
6 loads.
Alfalfa 140.00-145.00; Timothy
128.00; Mixed Hay 91.00; Straw
88.00-91.00.
North Jersey
Market
Hackettstown, N. J.
Tuesday, Dec. 30,1986
Hay—Straw & Grain Report
Mixed 2.25-2.50/bale.
Total 2 Lots.
Small
.S3-.57
.55-.56
.S6-.60
.56
.60-.63
Thurs.
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