ARancastar Farming, Saturday, April 6, 1991 Markets Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, April 4, 1991 Report Supplied by LSD A MARKET COMMENT: TRADE SEN TIMENT WAS STEADY TO WEAK. DEMAND WAS MOSTLY MODERATE. BEST WHERE RETAIL FILL-INS CON- LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Everett R. Newewenger, Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrewa, Staff Vernon Achenbach, Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleya (717)428-1865 Carolyn Gillea, 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 Strock, Mifflin Belleville (717)935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford Bedford (814)623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814)662-2127 Beth Pltzer, Cumberland Shiremanstown (717)737-2448 Mary Laeger-Hagemelster, Dauphin Dauphin (717)921-8803 Agnes Smith, Northampton Mt. 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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 available on microfilm from University Microfilms ..ilcmational, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Any questions about their service should be directed to the publishing manager. PUBLISHER’S LIABILITY FOR ERROR The publisher shall not be liable lor slight changes or typo graphical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertise ment. The publisher's liability for other errors or omissions In connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publica tion of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. TINUED AND STOCKING FOR FIRST OF THE MONTH DEMAND. SUPPLIES OF GRADED LARGE AND MEDIUM WERE AT LEAST ADEQUATE; EXTRA LARGE. HEAVY UNGRADED EGGS. AND SMALLS WERE GENERALLY ADEQUATE TO- OCCASIONALLY TIGHT. CURRENT NEGOTIATED SALES OF SURPLUS SALES WERE AT STEADY TERMS FOR CARTONED EGGS. AND STEADY TO SLIGHTLY DISCOUNTED TERMS FOR GRADED LOOSE AND UNGRADED CLASSES. A EXTRA LARGE .76-.91. A LARGE .74-.59, A MEDIUM .6S-.74. New York Frozen Eggs Tuesday, April 2, 1991 Prices trended lower as raw material costs dropped and pressure forced sellers to become increasingly competitive. Trad ing was still limited, but inquiry picked up and sales were expected to improve. Sup plies were usually fully adequate for the light buyer interest WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.). WHOLE 56-59 MOSTLY 57-58 60-66 BLEND (/) 67-76 WHITES 45-47 MOST LY 45-46 48-56 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 70-74 MOSTLY 71-72 75-81 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 68-71 MOSTLY 69-70 72-78. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER. GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. National Egg Market Wednesday, April 3, 1991 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE: Prices were lower in the Mid west, unchanged elsewhere. The market tone was cautiously steady to weak. Demand into all channels was mostly mod erate. Very few retail specials were in progress following last week's heavy vol ume. Supplies were at least adequate and available. Breakers remained unaggressive with extra shell egg offerings. Live hen markets were barely steady to weak; demand was fair at best for the at least adequate supplies. C DURABILITY <-> ' YOU NEED AT S ‘ PRICES \ YOU CAN AFFORD , DUTY AUGERS 4”-6”-8”-10”-12” Standard Sizes In Stock Custom Sizes Made To Order FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR WRITE TODAY: P automatic farm S s yst ems W f T IM 608 Evergreen Rd. R] lIV Lebanon, PA 17042 # Ws™ (717)274-5333 Delmarva Broiler-Fryer Marker Edison, NJ. Wednesday, April 3, 1991 Movement of ready-to-cook broiler fryen was generally fair today and about as expected for mid-week trading. Supplies of 2 1/2 pound sizes were barely adequate, 3 pound and up sizes were adequate to fully adequate. Lett than trucklot asking prices were steady at 43 to SS cents. Live supplies were adequate. Average live weights ranged desirable to heavy. Processing schedules were heavy. Trade sentiment was steady to fully steady. In the parts complex, supplies of wings and legs were adequate to fully adequate, leg quarters and breast items were barely adequate to adequate. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000). ESTIMATED AVG. WEIGHT ACTU AL AVG. WEIGHT 04/03 04/01 04/01 03/27 03/25; 2,096 1,453 4.62 2,070 4.62. BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGO TIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLYMULTIPLE-DROP SHIP MENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA. BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 43-55 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 48.62 NO. OF BOXES 11,316. Northeast Ctficken Parts Wednesday, April 3, 1991 Tnicklot buying interest was light to fair and generally select- ive. Supplies of bone less skinless breasts were closely cleared to adequate. Whole breasts were in tight supply and firmly held where available. Leg items were adequate with a few more leg quarters noted available compared to earlier. Wings cleared to an increased demand at higher trending prices. Giblets were fully adequate at unchanged prices. TODAY’S NEGOTIATED SALES AS OF 11:30 A.M., 03-APR-91 PRICES PAID PER POUND. ICE PACKED PARTS DELIVERED IN POOL TRUCK LOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING BREAST - BONELESS SKINLESS 175-180 BREAST - WITH RIBS 83-84 BREAST - LINE RUN 83 LEGS 38-39 LEG QUARTERS 28-29 THIGHS 34-35 DRUMSTICKS 31-32 WINGS 46-47 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS 20-25 GIZ ZARDS (HEARTS) 25. Includes New York City Metropolitan area. Northern New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, April 2 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: N. HAMP. MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY MAINE WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM OFF GRADE UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: MON. 48-50 LBS. 50.00-52.00. 50 LBS. AND UP 52.00-54.00; TUBS. 48-50 LBS. 48.00-50.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 50.00-5X00; WED. 48-50 LBS. 47.00-49.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 49.00-51.00; THURS. 48-50 LBS. 45.00-47.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 47.00-49.00. Eastern PA & NJ Poultry Report Atlanta, Ga. Wednesday, April 3, 1991 NORTHEAST LIVE HEN REPORT, APRIL 03. 1991. FEDERAL-STATE. Undertone barely steady to weak although trading is insufficient to report prices. Availability of leghorn fowl is at least adequate while offerings are irregular on heavy hens. Demand is only fair at best as further processed sales are weak. CENTS PER LB., GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE FOLLOWING WEEK. HEAVY TYPE (7 POUNDS AND UP) * AT FARM BUYER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT AT FARM PRODUC ER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT LIGHT TYPE AT FARM PRODUCER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT. • WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUB JECT TO DISCOUNT. New York Egg Market Edison, NJ Wednesday, April 3, 1991 Prices were unchanged. Trade sentiment was barely steady to weak. Demand con tinued mixed, and was generally moderate. Wholesale demand was light and closely balanced with current needs. Cartoned and LARGE .98-1.02 1.00-1.01 1.01-1.05 1.01 EX. LARGE .99-1.03 1.01-1.02 1.02-1.06 1.02 1.06-1.16 1.06 1.07-1.18 1.07 1.05 1.06 Layer Performance 2.0 * 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 i Annville, PA Call (717) 838-1685 or (717) 307-1998 Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From FH, March 29 to Thura, April 4 FRI. MON. TUBS. WED. THURS. C .95 .92 L .93 .90 O .88 .85 S .75 .73 E .65 .63 D .76 .73 SMALL .58-.62 .60-.61 .61-.65 MEDIUM .77-.81 .79-.80 .80-.84 .80 .90-.92 .91 .92 .87 .90 .85 .85 .80 .73 .71 .63 .62 .73 .68 .91 .91 .91 .89 .87 .87 .87 .85 .75 .75 .75 .73 .37 .35 .34 .32 looae suppliei were generally adequate, and extra eggi were available. PRICES TO RETAILERS. SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS. USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CAR TONS, DELIVERED STORE DOOR. CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE EXTRA LARGE .83-.85. LARGE .80-.83. MEDIUM .68-.71. Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, East Petersburg Tuesday, April 2, 1991 Muscovy Ducks- Drakes Range .90-1.08. Muscovy Ducks- Hens 1.10-1.20. Pekin Ducks .40-.54. Red Fowl 4-4.5 .40-.52. Red Fowl 5-6 .44-.62. Crossbred Roosters 4-6 .50-.92. Crossbred Roosters 7-11 .50-1.04. Crossbred Fowl 5-9 .40-.54. Banty Roosters 3.50-6.25 ea. Banty Hens 2.00-3.25 ea. Guinea Pigs 1.00-3.50 ea. Kid Goats 20.00-52.00 ea. Geese 9-12 .30-.46. Pigeons 2.50-2.85 ea. White Pigeons 2.75-3.30 ea. Rabbits 4-6 1.20-1.72. Rabbits 7-11 1.00-1.42. Leghorn Hens .22-.34. Bunnies 1.00-4.50 ea. Doves 3.00-4.50 ea. Silkies 5.50-6.10 ea. Goats 40.00-62.00 ea. Total Coops Sold 582. y Green Dragon 1 Livestock Smmtw Sales Location: 1 mile N. on North dtate St., Ephrata. SALE EVERY FRIDAY 11:00 A.M.-Beef 6:00 P.M. - Small Animal Sale. Office 717-733-2444 Home 717-838-4318 WALTER H. RISSER, Proprietor
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