A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 18,1989 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, Feb. 14 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX. LARGE N. HAMP. .94-.9S MOSTLY .96-.97 RI. 97-1.01 MOSTLY 97 VERMONT 1 05-1 10 MOSTLY 105 MAINE 1 01-1 06 New England Shell Eggs Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Prices were higher on loose extra-large through small, unchanged on the balance. Trade sentiment was fully steady. Demand was moderate for the adequate supplies. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS FOR LOOSE BROWN EGGS AT FARM, CASES EXCHANGED. GRADE YIELD LANCASTER FARMED Everett R. Newawanger, Managing Editor Patricia S. Purcell, Staff Writer Lou Ann Good, Staff Writer Uaa Rlaaer, Staff Writer NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleya (717)428-1865 Ginger Myera, Adams Littlestown (717)359-7542 Bonnie Brechblll, Franklin Chambersburg (717)369-2916 Mary Myers, Party Elllottsburg (717)582-4047 Craig Blngman, Snyder, Union, Juniata Beaver Springs (717)837-0085 Betsy Yoder, Huntingdon Huntingdon (814)667-3413 Carolyn Gllles, Crawford Meadvllle (814)724-4269 Randy Wells, Indiana Marlon Center (412)397-2529 Marianne Walker, Center Warriors Mark (814)692-2216 Linda Williams, Bedford Bedford (814)623-5745 Helen Kelchner, Columbia Berwick (717)752-4619 Beth Huber, Maryland Frederick (301)694-9329 Sharon Schuster, Maryland New Windsor (301)635-2654 Sue Crow, Maryland Kennedyville (301)646-5687 Karl Berger, Special Maryland (301)473-5178 lUBSCRIPTION INFORMATK Subecrlpllon Price: $lO.OO par yaar; $lO.OO - 2 years $25.00 per year outside of' PA, NJ, MD, DE. NY. OH, VA & WV $48.00-2 Years Lancaster Farming (ISSN 0023-7485) is published weekly for $lO 00 per year, $lB.OO - 2 years by Lancas ter Farming, PO. Box 6091 E Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. Second Class postage paid at Ephrata, PA 17522. POSTMASTER Send address changes to LAN CASTER FARMING, 1 East Main Street, P O Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522 Phone Lancaster (717)394-3047, Lititz (717)626-1164 or Ephrata (717)733-6397 For address change form or new subscription see near Mailbox Markets, Members of Newspaper Farm Editors Assn., Pa. Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Advertising Representative J.L. Farmakis, Inc. Phone (203)966-1746 PUBLISHER’S LIABILITY FOR ERROR The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher's liability for other errors • or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.— LARGE MEDIUM SMALL .91-95 .75- 79 .49- 53 ,93-.94 .77- 78 51- 52 .94- 98 .78- 82 .52-.56 .94 78 .52 1 00-1 05 .85- 89 100 .85 .98-1 03 82- 87 BASIS, CENTS PER DOZEN: RANGE JUMBO .76-.79; EX LARGE .70-.73; LARGE .70-.73; MEDIUM .51-.54; SMALL .26-.Z9. BOSTON: PRICES TO RETAILERS - SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, CON SUMER GRADE BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE DOOR. CENTS PER DOZEN: RANGE A EXTRA LARGE ,87-.89; A LARGE .84-.56; A MEDIUM .68-.70. (Masrerw cz i | THE MILLING SYSTEM YOU CAN DEPEND ON • Automatically grinds, weighs, mixes, and delivers to holding bin. • Retains ration formulations • Capable of keeping feed bins filled w/proper ration • Modular design for easy adaptability • Operating costs less than 3 kw/ton (grind, mix and unload) • Exclusive “Dual Mixing Action” automatic ars ,arm A."\7 systems A M 608 Evergreen Rd. IQI [AaW Lebanon, PA 17042 S (717)274-5333 Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, East Petersburg Tuesday, February 14, 1989 Muscovy Ducks, Drakes Range 1.08-1.26. Hens .80-.98. Pekin Ducks .30-.44. Pullets 5-7# .50-.62. Red Fowl: 4-4.5# .30-.48; 5-6# .50-.70. Crossbred Roosters; 4-6# .40-.82; 7-12# .30-.62. Crossbred Fowl: 5-9# .30-.62. Banty Roosters 2.50-5.75 ea. Banty Hens 1.25-2.00 ea. Guinea Pigs 1.00-5.75 ea. Goats 42.00-45.00 ea. Kid Goats 25.00-38.00 ea. Guinea Fowl .85-1.15. Pigeons 1.50-2.00 ea. White Pigeons 3.50-4.35 ea. Rabbits: 4-6# .80-1.26; 7-11# .50-.78. Leghorn Roosters .32-.35. Bunnies 1.00-5.50 ea. Dwarf Bunnies 6.50-9.00 ea. Doves 2.50-4.00 ea. Silkies 5.00-7.25 ea. Total Coopt Sold 704. 51-56 Northeast Chicken Parts Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Trading activity was light to fair with most buyers limiting receipts to an as needed basis; however, lighter than normal bird size has reduced overall production, and supplies of all but leg items were in tight supply. Demand for cutlets was no better than fair. Whole breasts remained short of full inquiry although most debon ers were limiting receipt to standing com mitments. Legs and leg quarters were fea tured this week at 39 to 69 cents through out the area and most retailers showed hole interest in features next week despite fully adequate offerings. Wings were tight for a irregular call. TODAY’S NEGOTIATED SALES AS OF 11:30 A.M., PRICES PAID PER POUND ON ICE PACKED PARTS DELIVERED IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES: ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING BREASTS SKINNED BONE LESS 220-225 RIBS ON 113-114 LINE RUN 113 LEGS 39-40 LEG QUARTERS 29-30 WINGS 53-54 BACKS & NECKS 10-12 LIVERS 15 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 45. Includes New York City Metropolitan area, Northern New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From Frl., Feb. 10 to Thurs., Feb. 16 FRI. MON. TUBS. WED. THURS. WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EX LARGE LARGE MEDIUM OFF GRADE UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 48-50 LBS. 40.00-42.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 43.00-44.00; TUBS. 48-50 LBS. 42 00-44.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 44 00-46.00; WED. 48-50 LBS. 44.00-46.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 46.00-48.00; THURS. 48-50 LBS. 46.00-48.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 48.00-50.00 Delmarva Broiler-Fryer Report Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Movement of ready-to-cook whole fryers was fairly good. Supplies were in a range of adequate to fully adequate. In the parts complex supplies of breast items were short of a strong demand, supplies of wings were also tight while supplies of dark meat items were more than adequate for immediate needs. Less than trucklot asking prices were higher at 56-65 cents. Live supplies were adequate. Average weights continued lighter than desired. Slaughter schedules were light Undertone was steady. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000). ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WGT. ACTUAL AVG. WGT. 2/15 2/13 2/13 2/8 2/6 1,829 1,965 4.53 1,915 4.47. NEW YORK MULTIPLE DROP BROILER REPORT: CURRENT BROILER/FRYER NEGO TIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS Op BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA. BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 56-65 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 61.41 NO. OF BOXES 8,620. Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, Feb. 16, 1989 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: MOVEMENT AT THE RETAIL AND GOOD SERVICE LEVEL WAS MIXED FROM LIGHT TO GOOD. MOSTLY MODERATE. WHOLESALE DEMAND CONTINUED STRONG FOR BOTH GRADED AND UNGRADEDHEAVYEGGS SUPPLIES WERE ADEQUATE AND HELD WITH CONFIDENCE AND OFFERED ONLY AT PREMIUM PRICES. THE UNDER TONE WAS FULLY STEADY TO FIRM. PRICES TO RETAILERS; SALES 10 VOLUME BUYERS, CONSUMER GRADES WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE DOOR: EXTRA LARGE .65-74; A LARGE 63-.V2; A MEDIUM S9-.66. Eastern PA & New Jersey Poultry Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Pricei on light type hem trended higher. Undertone was firm to instances very firm. Offers from producers light and short of an active buyer interest Processors schedules were irregular and is expected to be irregu lar next week even for a short work week. Demand for canner pack fowl fairly good for an adequate supply. However, some buyer resistance noted at the higher price levels. LIVE LIGHT TYPE HENS; AT FARM 14 MOSTLY - F. 0.8. PLANT - MOSTLY. National Egg Market Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Prices trended higher in the Northeast and Midwest, unchanged elsewhere. The maiket tone was fully steady to firm.* Demand was enhanced by retail features, and overall was active at a moderate to good level. Supplies were barely adequate to adequate. Breakers purchased shell eggs as needed and prices continued to climb. .76 .76 ,79 .81 .83 .72 .72 .75 .77 .80 .69 .69 .72 .74 .76 .65 65 .67 .69 .71 .55 55 57 59 61 .57 57 .60 .62 .64 96 96 98 98 98 89 89 91 91 91 .72 72 .74 .74 74 Tuesday, February 14, 1989 NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA FROZEN EGG REPORT: FEDERAL STATE: Prices trended higher on whole egg and whites under a fully steady to firm market tone. Yolks continued to be a drag and prices were generally unchanged to lower. Buyer interest increased as the shell egg markets finned and movement was best on whole followed by whites. Floor stocks were adequate. Shell egg offenngs decreased and pnces generally increased. . WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) U.S.D.A. INSPECTED CLASS TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) WHOLE 46-49 MOSTLY 48 50-59 BLENDS (/) - MOSTLY - 54-64 WHITES 43-44 MOSTLY 44 45-53 YOLKS (MIN. 43% SOLIDS) SUGARED 54-56 MOSTLY 55 57-67 SALTED 49-52 MOSTLY 50-51.5 - (/)-WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERAL LY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. New, York Egg Market Wednesday, February IS, 1989 Price* were higher. Trade sentiment w»s firm. Demand was moderate to good, best where retail specials were active. Supplies were generally adequate, but inquiry for additional eggs often went unfilled or at premium terms. PRICES TO RETAILERS - SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS. CONSUMER GRADE A WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN: RANGE A EXTRA LARGE .72-.74; A LARGE .69-.72; A MEDIUM .64-.67. Morrisons Cove Livestock Martinsburg, Pa. Monday, Feb. 13, 1989 Report supplied by auction CATTLE: 160. STEERS: H. CHOICE & PRIME 70.50-72.75; CHOICE 68.50- GOOD 64.50-68.25; STAN DARD 58.50-63.50. HEIFERS: CHOICE 70.00- GOOD 59.00-68.50. COWS: UTILITY & COMMERCIAL 52.00-56.75; CUTTERS 48.00-51.75; CANNER & LOW CUTTER 43.00-48.75. BUL LOCKS: GOOD & CHOICE 61.00-66.75. BULLS: YIELD GRADE NO. 1 58.00- FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS GOOD 72.00-81.50; STANDARD 62.00- BULLS GOOD 64.00-76.50; STANDARD 58.00-63.50; HEIFERS GOOD 68.50-74.50; STANDARD 58.00- CALVES: 244. VEALERS PRIME 110.00- CHOICE 96.00-108.50; GOOD 87.00-94.50; STANDARD & GOOD 76.50-85.50; 90-110 LBS. 82.50- 65-90 LBS. 75.00-87.50; HOLSTEIN BULLS 90-130 LBS. 122.00- HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 90-130 LBS. 88.00-102.00. HOGS: 125. BARROWS & GILTS US 1-242.00-42.75; US NO. 1-3 40.50-41.75. SOWS: US NO. 1-3 29.50-34.50; BOARS 26.50-30.50. FEEDER PIGS 17. US NO. 1-3 20-35 LBS. 18.00-28.50 PER HEAD. NO. 1-3 35-50 LBS. 29.00-36.50 PER HEAD. SHEEP 12. SLAUGHTER LAMBS CHOICE 71.00-74.50; GOOD 68.00- SL. EWES 31.00-42.00; GOATS 33.00-61.00 PER HD. 19 LOADS OF HAY $55.00 TO $130.00 PER TON. 4 LOADS OF STRAW $52.00 TO $90.00 PER TON. 4 LOADS OF FIREWOOD $20.00 TO $27.00 PER LOAD. New York & Phila. Frozen Eggs
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