A4-Lancaster Firming, Saturday, September 21, 1991 Markets Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Tuesday, September 17, 1991 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL: .05-.65. LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Everett R. Newswanger, Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrews, Staff Vernon Achenbach, Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleya (717)428-1865 Carolyn Gillea, Crawford Meadvllle (814)724-4269 Randy Wells, Indiana Marlon Center (412)397-2529 Home A.M. Judith Patton, Union Aaronaburg (814) 422-8735 Gail Strock, Mifflin Belleville (717)935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford Bedford (814)623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814)662-2127 Beth Pltzer, Cumberland Shlremanstown (717)737-2448 David Hlebert, Westmoreland Scoltdale (412) 887-5929 Agnes Smith, Northampton Mt. 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Newspaper Publishers Aasociation, and National Newspaper Aasociation. National Advertising Representative J.L. Parmakis, Inc. Phone (203)966-1746 Available On Microfilm Copies of Lancaster Farming axe available on microfilm from University Microfilms International, 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 for slight changes or typo graphical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertise ment The publisher’* liability for other errors or omissions In connection with an advertisement is stnctly limited to publica tion of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement LIGHT FOWL: .15-.25. MIXED FOWL: .10-.55. BANTAMS: .20-1.20. ROASTERS: .30-.75. ROOSTERS: .25-.50. PULLETS; .50-.60. BUNNIES, EACH: 1.50. GEESE: .15-.35. TURKEYS: 1.35. DUCKS: .25-1.25. RABBITS: .60-1.05. PIGEONS. EACH: .75-2.50. GUINEAS: 1.40-1.60. WHITE EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .76-1.04; LARGE .60-.75; MEDIUM .48-.62. BROWN EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .88-.97; LARGE .68-.89; MEDIUMS .66. Delmarva Broiler Fryer Sept. 18, 1991 Movement of ready-to-cook broiler fryen war fair today, and about ai expected for mid-week trading. Supplies of 2 3/4 and lighter sizes were barely adequ ate to tight, heavier sizes were fully adequ ate. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at SO - 60 cents. Live supplies were adequate. Average live weights ranged desirable to heavy. Processing schedules were heavy. Trade sentiment was generally steady. In the parts com plex, supplies of wings were in close balance, breast items were adequate to ful ly adequate, dark meat was hilly adequate. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 09/18 09/16 09/16 09/11 09/09 2,074 2,158 4.62 2,134 4.62 BROILER/FRYER CURRENT 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 50-60 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 54.40 NO. OF BOXES 13,178 DURABILITY S ' YOU NEED AT <> ’ 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: —Km automatic 3rS ,a » rm systems f| ] S 608 Evergreen Rd. Kill iIW Lebanon. PA 17042 * n (717)274-5333 New England Shell Eggs Sept. 18, 1991 NEW ENGLAND; Prices were unchanged. Trade sentiment was steady. Demand was moderate, often better where featured. Supplies of brown eggs were tight to adequate with additional eggs brought in from outside the region. White egg supplies were barely adequate to adequate on the large sizes, and general ly at least adequate on mediums. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS, CASES EXCHANGED. GRADE YIELD BASIS. BROWN EGGS LOOSE. AT FARM, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE JUMBO 79-82 EXTRA LARGE 77-80 LARGE 72-75 MEDIUM 46-49 SMALL 25-28 BOSTON: PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS, DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE EXTRA LARGE 96-98 LARGE 91-93 MEDIUM 65-67 New York And Philadelphia Frozen Eggs Tuesday, September 17, 1991 Prices were under pressure, but sellers were doing all they could to hold the line. Trading activity was sporadic with some buyers looking to make long range com mitments, but breakers were reluctant to go beyond current needs. Raw materials were irregularly available. Floor stocks were generally in good balance for current needs. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.). WHOLE 50-53 MOSTLY 50-51 53-58 BLEND (/) 63-70 WHITES 32-35 MOST LY 33-34 36-45 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 4395. SOLIDS) 72-77 MOSTLY 73-74 78-83 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 63-67 MOSTLY 64-65 68-75 (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER. GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. National Egg Market Sept 18, 1991 Prices were lower on the light sizes in the Midwest, unchanged on the balance. The market tone was steady to weak on mediums, and steady on the large sizes. Demand was mostly moderate. Supplies of the heavy sizes were tight to adequate, and the light sizes were generally at least adequate. Some surplus light eggs moved into breaking channels. Live hen markets were steady to fully steady. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Tuesday, September 17 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX LARGE 1.03-1.07 1.05- 1.06- 1.06 1.10-1.18 1.10 1.10 N. HAMP. MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY MAINE Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From Frl, September 13 to Thun., September 19 FRI. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM OFF GRADE UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. 35.00-37.00,48-50 LBS. 43.00-45.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 45.00-46.00; TUES. 42-44 LBS. 34.00-36.00. Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, E. Petersburg Sept. 17, 1991 Banty Hens .50 - 2.50 ea. Banty Roosters 2.50 - 5.00 ea. Bunnies 1.00 - 3.00 ea. Chukars 3.85 - 4.00 ea. Crossbred Fowl 5-9 .20 - .38. Crossbred Roosters 4-6 .30 - .48. Crossbred Roosters 7-11 .20 - .82. Doves ZOO - 4.00 ea. Geese 7-12 .24 • ,4Z Goats 36.00 - 69.00 ea. Guinea Fowl 1.15 - 1.45. Guinea Pigs 1.00 - 3.50 ea. Kid Coats 20.00 - 36.00 ea. Leghorn Hens .02 - .06. Muscovy Ducks - Drakes .60 • .82. Muscovy Ducks - Hens .80 - .96. Pekin Ducks .27 - .38. Pigeons 1.50 - 2.00 ea. Pullets 4-6 30 - .42. Rabbits 4-6 .40 - .48. Rabbits 7-11 30 - .76. Red Fowl 4-4.5 .30 - .44. Red Fowl 5-6 30 - .68. Silkies 4.00 - 4.95 ea. White Pigeons 1.50 - 2.50 ea. Total Coops Sold 794. N.E. Chicken Parts Sept IS, 1991 Trucklot buying interest was limited. Boneless skinless breasts were fully adequate for the light and cautious buyer. Whole breasts increased in availability, particularly from nearby shippers of yel low where the bulk of recent trades were noted without premiums; supplies of white MEDIUM .72-/76 .74-.7S .75-/79 .75 .79-.92 .79 .79 LARGE .98-1.02 1.00-1.01 1.01-1.05 1.01 1.05-1.16 1.05 1.05 POULTRY SOFTWARE... See the latest poultry management software from Heritage Computer Solutions. North East Poultry and Egg Trade Show Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, PA September 25 & 26 Booth #142 Heritage Computer Solutions A division of Heritage PMS, Inc. Annville, PA 1-800-388-EGGS .93 .93 .93 .93 .93 .86 .86 .86 .86 .86 .79 .79 .79 .79 .79 .64 .64 .62 .62 .62 .56 .56 .55 .55 .55 .67 .67 .67 .67 .67 .90 .90 .91 .91 .91 .85 .85 .86 .86 .86 .71 .71 .72 .72 .72 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 were leu freely available but adequate. Leg items were fully adequate with leg quarters freely trading at lower trending prices. Wings remained in closest balance and moved well at current levels. Giblets were generally steady. TODAY’S NEGOTIATED SALES AS OF 11:30 A.M., 18-SBP-91 PRICES PAID PER POUND, ICE PACKED PARTS DELIVERED IN POOL TRUCK LOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING BREAST - BONELESS SKINLESS 190-195 BREAST - WITH RIBS 90-91 BREAST - LINE RUN 90 LEGS 36-37 LEG QUARTERS 26-27 THIGHS 33-34 DRUMSTICKS 32-33 WINGS 52-53 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS 15-20 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40-45 Include* New Yoifc City Metropolitan area. Northern New Jeney, Maiia chuietu, Connecticut and Rhode bland. New York Eggs Sept 18,1991 Price! were unchanged. Trade aentiment wai steady. Demand continued mixed, and mostly moderate. Supplies were tight on extra large, adequate for large, and mediums were at least adequate. PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS. USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS. DELIVERED STORE DOOR. CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE EXTRA LARGE 77-79 LARGE 74-77 MEDIUM 57-60 Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, September 19, 1991 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: TRADE SEN TIMENT GENERALLY STEADY. DEMAND WAS MIXED. AND REMAINED MOSTLY MODERATE. SUPPLIES OF EXTRA LARGE WERE STILL TIGHT TO INSTANCES ADEQU ATE. LARGE WERE ADEQUATE, AND MEDIUMS RANGED BARELY ADEQUATE TO AMPLE, MOSTLY FULLY ADEQUATE. A EXTRA LARGE .75-.77, A LARGE .73-.75. A MEDIUM •56-.61. SMALL .51-.55 •52-.54 .54-. SB .54 r HOOVER’S 1 | HAY | I AUCTION ! t 2nd It 4th X I Fridays Of I I Each Month f 5 12 Noon X | All Sailers I | Welcome f {Located In Dauphin Co., 1 mllaX A aaat of Grab, along Rt 25. I I Gerald Hoover, j S «AU-002794L X i 717-365-3803 I / Green Dragon Llvestock>M^># Sales Location; 1 mile N. on North State 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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