A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 23, 1991 N.EJ. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, Feb. 19 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX. LARGE •9S-.99 •97-.9S .98-1.02 .98 1.02-1.18 1.02 1.02-1.04 N. HAMP. MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY . VERMONT MOSTLY MAINE N.Y. & Phila. Frozen Eggs Feb. 15, 1991 Paces began to trend higher as raw material costs rose. Trading activity tap ered off as asking prices on finished pro duct were higher. Supplies were usually in LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Everett R. Newewanger, Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrewe, Staff Vernon Achenbach, Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys (717)428-1865 Ginger Myers, Adams Uttleatown (717)359-7542 Bonnie Brechblll, Franklin Chambersburg (717)369-2916 Cathy Skltko, Berks Reading (215)779-3317 Carolyn Gllles, Crawford Meadville (814)724-4269 Randy Walls, Indiana Marlon Center (412)397-2529 Home A.M. (412)465-5555 Work P.M. Judith Patton, Centre Aaronsburg (814) 422-8735 Gall Slrock, Mifflin Bella villa (717)935-5675 Linda Willlama, Bedford Bedford (814)623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814)662-2127 Beth Pltzar, Cumberland Shlramanslowh (717)737-2448 Mary Laeger-Hagemalster, Dauphin Dauphin (717)921-8803 Sharon Schuater, Maryland New Windaor (301)635-2654 Eva Martin, Maryland Smlthaburg (301)824-2106 Karl Barger, Special Maryland (301)473-5178 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subacrlptlon Price: $15.00 per year; $28.00 • 2 yeara $25.00 per year outside of. PA, NJ, MD. DE, NY, OH. VA & WV $48.00 - 2 Years Non-Refundable Lancaster Farming (ISSN 0023-7485) is published weekly for $15.00 per year; $28.00 - 2 years by Lan caster Farming, P.O Box 609 1 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Second Class postage paid at Ephrata, PA 17522 POSTMASTER Send address changes to LANCASTER FARMING, 1 East Main Street, P.O Boy 609, Ephrata, PA 17522 Phone Lititz (717)626-1164 or Ephrata (717)733-6397 Lancaster (717) 394-3047 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 Available On Microfilm Copies of Lancaster Farming are avail able on microfilm from University Micro ms International, 300 North Zeeb Road, rt nn Arbor, Michigan. Any questions about their service should be directed to the publish ing manager. 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 .92-.96 .78-.52 .56-.60 .94-.9S .80-.81 .SB-.59 .95.99 .81-.85 .S9-.63 .95 81 .59 .99-1.16 .BS-.92 .99 .85 .99-1.01 .BS-.87 good balance to satisfy current buyer needs. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CONTAINERS) CLASS TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) WHOLE 57-60 MOSTLY 58-59 60-66 BLENDS (ft - MOSTLY - 65-74 WHITES 42-44 MOSTLY 42-43 45-55 YOLKS (MIN. 43% SOLIDS) SUGARED 74-79 MOSTLY 75-76 79-85 SALTED 69-72 MOSTLY 70-72 72-78 (/J-WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GEN ERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Delmarva Broiler Fryer Feb. 20, 1991 Movement of ready to cook whole fryers was mixed as reports of discounting dis rupted normal operations. Offerings were generally sufficient for current needs. Less than trucklot asking pnees were generally unchanged at 49-62 cents. Live supplies were irregular forcing some plants to reduced schedules. Average live weights were usually in a full range. Processing schedules were moderately heavy. Trade sentiment was mostly steady. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WGT. ACTUAL AVG. WGT. 2/20 2/18 2/18 2/13 2/11 1,993 1,408 4.65 1,988 4.60 NEW YORK MULTIPLE DROP BROILER REPORT: CURRENT BROILER/FRYER NEGO TIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 48-62 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 54.79 NO. OF BOXES 12,083 Philadelphia Eggs Thunder, Feb. 21, 1991 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: TRADE SEN TIMENT WAS STEADY TO FIRM. RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE DEMAND WAS FAIR TO GOOD, BRISK WHERE SPECIALS WERE ACTIVE. LARGE EGGS WERE FEATURED AT .38 WITH RESTRICTIONS. WHOLES ALE/DISTRIBUTIVE CDURABILITY S f YOUNEEDAT S ’ PRICES S YOU CAN AFFORD , HEAVY DUTY AUGERS 4”. 6”. 8” -10” -12” Standard Sizes In Stock Custom Sizes Made To Order FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR WRITE TODAY: automatic 3rS ,a f rm JS/m\sf systems Wi rP 1M 608 Evergreen Rd. m I\W Lebanon. PA 17042 W •£« ( 717 ) 274-5333 DEMAND CONTINUED FAIRLY ACTIVE FOR THE LIMITED OFFER INGS. CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADES REMAINED AT PREMIUMS TERMS FOR FUTURE DELIVERY. FLOOR STOCKS FOR IMMEDIATE USE WERE ABOUT ADEQUATE. A EXTRA LARGE .74-.54, A LARGE ■72-.82, A MEDIUM .65-.71. N.Y. & Phila. Frozen Eggs Feb. 15, 1991 Prices began to trend higher as raw material costs rose. Trading activity tap ered off as asking prices on finished pro duct were higher. Supplies were usually in good balance to satisfy current buyer needs. .66- .68 WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CONTAINERS) CLASS TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) WHOLE 57-60 MOSTLY 58-59 60-66 BLENDS (/) - MOSTLY - 65-74 WHITES 42-44 MOSTLY 42-43 45-55 YOLKS (MIN. 43% SOLIDS) SUGARED 74-79 MOSTLY 75-76 79-85 SALTED 69-72 MOSTLY 70-72 72-78 (/)-WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GEN ERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, E. Petersburg Feb. 19, 1991 Muscovy Ducks, Drakes .80-.94. Hens 1.00-1.16. Pekin Ducks .40-.62. Red Fowl: 4-4.5# .40-.58, 5-6# .60-.76. Crossbred Roosters: 4-6# .60-.82,7-11# .60-1.06. Crossbred Fowl: 5-9# .40-.62. Banty Roosters 2.50-4.75 ea. Banty Hens 1.25-2.50 ea. Guinea Pigs 1.00-2.75 ea. Goats 49.00-68.00 ea. Kid Goats 28.00-32.00 ea. Geese 9-12# .24-.40. Pigeons 1.75-2.10 ea. White Pigeons 2.50-3.25 ea. Rabbits; 4-6# 1.02-1.20,7-11# .80-1.06. Leghorn Roosters .40-.62. Leghorn Hens .19-.24. Bunnies 1.00-3.50 ea. Dwarf Bunnies 4.00-7.00 ea. Doves 2.50-3.50 ea. Silkies 4.50-5.40 ea. Total Coops Sold 502. New England Shell Eggs Feb. 20, 1991 Loose small prices were higher, balance unchanged. Trade sentiment was steady. Demand was irregular and generally slug gish to fair. Supplies of brown eggs were adequate to occasionally ample; white egg supplies and offerings were very limited. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS FOR LOOSE BROWN EGGS AT FARM, CASES EXCHANGED. GRADE YIELD BASIS. CENTS PER DOZEN: JUMBO 71.-.74, EX LARGE .69-.72, LARGE .66-.69, MEDIUM .52-.55, SMALL ,33-.36. BOSTON: PRICES TO RETAILERS - SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS. CON SUMER GRADE A BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE DOOR. CENTS PER DOZEN: A EXTRA LARGE .88-.90, A LARGE .BS-.87, A MEDIUM .71-.73. Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM OFF GRADE UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 48-50 LBS. 46.0048.00. 50 LBS. AND UP 48.0049.00; TUBS. 48-50 LBS. 48.0049.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 50.0051.00; WED. 48-50 LBS. 50.0052.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 52.0053.00; THURS. 48-50 LBS. 53.0055.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 55.0057.00. Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, NJ. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1991 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL: .50.75. BANTAMS: .502.10. ROASTERS: .50.90. ROOSTERS: 1.30X40. BUNNIES, EACH: 4.25. DUCKS: 2.30. RABBITS: .901.60. PIGEONS, PER LB. 2.90, GUINEAS; 2.20. WHITE EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .65-.89; LARGE .52-.80; MEDIUM .48. BROWN EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .S6-.89; LARGE .4S-.75. National Egg Market Feb. 20, 1991 Prices were higher in the Midwest, unchanged to higher in the Northeast, and unchanged elsewhere. The market tone was steady to firm Cartoned and loose egg demand was fair to occasionally good. Wholesale packer and distributor inquiry was generally active for the limited and confidently held offerings. Primary inquiry was for graded and ungraded heavy eggs. Floor stocks for regular business were about adequate. Breakers provided mostly moderate demand for shell eggs, and prices were generally higher. Live hen supplies were adequate for the light to moderate Layer Performance 2. * Track flock performance for improved flock management. * Compare your flock to breeder potentials or farm goals. * Track financial data for better financial decision making. * Create valuable, easy-to-read reports and summaries. * Track nutrient intake, livability and environmental conditions. * Produce quality graphs with a choice of 24 flock statistics. Heritage Computer Solutions Annville, PA Call (717) 838-1685 or (717) 397-1908 From FH., Feb. 15 to Thurs., Feb. 21 FRI. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. .87 .84 .79 demand under a barely steady to steady maiket tone. Prices were higher. Trade sentiment was steady to film. Retail demand was mixed from light to fairly good, best where fea tures were a factor. Inter- dealer inquiry was fairly active for the very limited offer ings, and current negotiated trades were at premiums. Floor stocks were about adequ ate. The New Jersey inventory was 12% above last Monday's level, and the New York inventory was 8% above last week. PRICES TO RETAILERS- SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, CONSUMER GRADE A WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE DOOR. CENTS PER DOZEN: A EXTRA LARGE .80-.82, A LARGE .77-.80, A MEDIUM .68-.71. Sales 100 few to report prices. Offerings although not plentiful were adequate for a fair demand. Undertone generally steady. CENTS PER POUND. GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE FOLLOWING WEEK; LIGHT TYPE AT FARM (PRODUC ER LOADING) TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT HEAVY TYPE (7 POUNDS AND UP) AT FARM (BUYER LOADING) TOO FEW TO REPORT AT FARM (PRO DUCER LOADING) TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT .90 .94 .87 .91 .82 .86 .73 .76 .65 .68 .70 .74 .72 .64 .69 .85 .86 .86 .81 .82 .82 .72 .73 .73 New York Eggs Feb. 20, 1991 Eastern PA & NJ Poultry Feb. 20, 1991 '“■'l Green Dragon 1 Llvestock>ii»# Sales Location: 1 mile N. on No'rth State St., Ephrata. SALE EVERY FRIDAY 11:00 A.M.- Beef 7:00 P.M.- Small Animal Sale. Office 717-733-2444 Home 717-838-4318 WALTER H. RISSER, Proprietor
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