14-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 20, 1993 A' Markets LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Event! R. Newewanger, Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andnwa, Staff Vernon Achanbach, Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Rupp, York County Sevan Vallaya (717) 428-1865 Connie Lelnbach, Barka County Boyartown (215) 367-4376 Randy Walla, Indiana Marlon Canter (412) 397-2529 Judith Patton, Union Aaronaburg (814) 422-8735 Gail Strode, Mifflin Belleville (717) 935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford Bedford (814) 623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814) 662-2127 Beth Fitter, Cumberland Shlremanatown (717) 737-2446 Bonnie Brechblll, Franklin Chamberaburg (717) 369-2916 David Hlebert, Westmoreland Scottdale (412) 887-5929 Agnea Smith, Northampton Mt. Bethel (215) 568-8262 Christine McCahren, Juniata MWllntown (717) 436-2666 Ronald Clark, Susquehanna Factoryvllle (717) 836-4999 C.J. 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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 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’s liability for other errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is stncdy limited to publica tion of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid/or the advertisement New York & Philadelphia Frozen Egg Report Friday, February 12, 1993 Prices began to trend lower. Trade sentiment was nervous. Buyers were cau tious and made purchases accordingly. Raw materials increased in their availabili ty and pncing was moving mto a more favorable position. Floor stocks were adequate. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) RANGE MOSTLY RANGE WHOLE 48-50 49-50 51-60 BLEND (/) - - 53-64 WHITES 39-42 40-41 42-48 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 51-55 51-52 55-63 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 48-52 49-50 52-60 (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER. GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From Frl, Feb. 12 to Thun., Feb. 18 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. 48-50 LBS. 39.00-41.00, SO LBS. AND UP 41.00-43.00. THE MILLING SYSTEM YOU CAN DEPEND ON aFs m« Eastern PA & NJ Poultry Report Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday, February 16, 1993 Sales too few to report prices on either class of fowl. Demand ranges moderate to good. Offerings are current light as sellers assess effects from winter snowstorms throughout the area. Undertone unsettled. CENTS PER LB., GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE FOLLOWING WEEK. HEAVY TYPE (7 POUNDS AND UP) * AT FARM BUYER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT LIGHT TYPE AT FARM BUYER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT. ♦ WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUB JECT TO DISCOUNT. Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, NJ. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1993 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL .90-1.00. MIXED FOWL .75. GEESE .60. BANTAMS 1.20-1.30. ROOSTERS .25-.95. BUNNIES EACH 1.00. DUCKS .70. RABBITS 1.00-1.60. WHITE EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .45-.75; LARGE .46-.68; MEDIUM .42-.60. BROWN EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .50-.71; LARGE .47-.50; MEDIUMS .48. .74 C .74 .74 .74 .73 L .73 .73 .73 .71 O .71 .71 .71 .65 S .65 .65 .65 .57 E .57 .57 .57 .59 D .59 .59 .59 .85 .85 .85 .81 .81 .81 .52 .52 .26 .26 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 farm systems 608 Evergreen Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-5333 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report February, 16 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE "A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES; MAINE N. HAMP. MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Northeast Chicken Parts Wednesday, February 17, 1993 Trucklot buying interest ranged light to fair. Supplies of boneless skinless breasts were in close balance with current needs and available product was well cleared. Line run breasts were irregularly distri buted with most trading reported at unchanged prices. Buyers continued to be quite cautious and most limited receipts to standing commitments and await further market developments. All dark meat items were sufficient for current demand and trading was reported at unchanged prices. Wings were in close balance with imme diate needs and trading was reported at higher trending prices; however, the senti ment was steady. TODAY’S NEGOTIATED SALES AS OF 11:30 A.M., 17-FEB-93 PRICES PAID PER POUND, ICE PACKED PARTS DELIVERED IN POOL TRUCK LOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING BREAST - BONELESS SKINLESS 190 BREAST - WITH RIBS 95-96 BREAST - LINE RUN 95 LEGS 34-35 LEG QUARTERS 22 THIGHS 28-29 DRUMSTICKS 28-29 WINGS 38 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS 25-30 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 30-35. Includes New York City Metropolitan area. Northern New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Del mar va Broiler/Fryer Market Wednesday, February 17, 1993 Demand for rrady-to-cook whole birds was usually fair at best. Offerings were adequate with an occasional report of com petitive pricing in an attempt to stimulate additional movement. Slaughter schedules were heavy. Live supplies were moderate with weights mostly desirable. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at 49-61 cents. Trade sentiment was steady. Parts activity was fair with wings usually in the strongest position. Leg quarters and breast items were alto in good demand with supplies generally sufficient for cur rent needs. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 02/17 02/15 02/15 02/10 02/08 2,209 1,484 4.59 2.171 4.72. ♦BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDI ATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA. BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 46-60 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 50.74 NO. OF BOXES 11,074 *7 of 9 plants reporting. POULTRY | SOFTWARE Egg Supply Projection (ESP) ✓ Designed for egg processors and producers processing eggs supplied by multiple flocks. ✓ Predicts the number of cases of eggs produced by weight grade for any given week. Heritage Computer Solutions (a division of Heritage PMS, Inc.) Annville, PA 1-800-388-EGGS LARGE .95 .BS-.92 .90-.91 •91-.95 EX. LARGE 1.00 .93-.9T .95.96 .96-1.00 .96 1.03-1.08 1.03 .98-1.03 .98 New England Shell Eggs Wednesday, February 17, 1993 NEW ENGLAND: Prices paid to pro ducers were higher for jumbos and extra-large, unchanged on the balance Trade sentiment was about steady Demand was seasonally fair in most areas except ski resorts where movement was good. Supplies were generally adequate except for occasional shortages of the hea viest sizes. Additional eggs were pur chased from outside the region to fill orders in areas with strong demand. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS. CASES EXCHANGED, GRADE YIELD BASIS, BROWN EGGS LOOSE. AT FARM. CENTS PER DOZEN RANGE JUMBO .73-,76. EXTRA LARGE .68-.71, LARGE .62-.65, MEDIUM ,46-.49, SMALL .29-.32. 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 .86-.88, LARGE .81-.83, MEDIUM .6S-.67. New York Egg Market Wednesday, February 17, 1993 Prices were unchanged. Trade sentiment was about steady. Cartoned egg demand was mostly fair. Supplies were adequate with graded large occasionally surplus and offered. The New Jersey inventory was 22% above last Monday's level, and the New York inventory was 7% below last week. 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 .69-.71, LARGE .66-.69, MEDIUM .60-.63. Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, East Petersburg Tuesday, February 16, 1993 PRICES PAID DOCK WEIGHTS, CENTS PER POUND, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED RANGE: Rabbits 4-6.90 -1.32, Rabbits 7-11.90 - 1.20. Bunnies .75 - 2.25. Guinea Pigs .25 - 1.75. Total Coops Sold 102. SMALL .62 .55-.59 .S7-.58 .58-.62 .58 MEDIUM .79 .72-.76 .74-.7S .7S-.79 .75 .79-.57 .79 We Buy Poultry Weekly For Cashl • Leghorn Fowl • Spent Fowl • White Plgeone • Bantams • Bantam Roosters • Broilers • Rabbits • Guinea Hens • Muscovy Ducks We Pick Up At The Farm Watkins Live Poultry 718-272-6712 bet. 7 AM & 6 PM 718-843-9302 After 7 PM Green Dragon Sales >| Location: 1 mile N. on North State St., Ephrata. SALE EVERY FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. -Baal 6:00 P.M.