AtLancaatar Farming, Saturday, Fabruwy 27. 1993 Poultry Markets LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Everett R. Newswanger, Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrews, Staff Vernon Aehenbach, Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York'County Seven Valleys (717) 428-1665 Connie lelnbach, Berks County Boyertown (215) 367-4376 Randy Wells, Indiana Marlon Center (412) 397-2529 Judith Patton, Union Aaroneburg (814) 422-8735 Gail Strode, Mifflin Belleville (717) 935-5675 Linda Wi'iiamt, Bedford Bedford (814) 623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814) 662-2127 Beth Pltzer, Cumberland Shlremanslown (717) 737-2448 Bonnie Breehblll, Franklin Chambetsburg (717) 369-2916 David Hlebert, Westmoreland Scottdals (412) 687-5929 Agnes Smith, Northampton Ml. Bethel (215) 588-6262 Christine McCahren, Juniata Miffllntown (717) 436-2886 Ronald Clark, Susquehanna Faetoryville (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 stnctly limited to publica tion of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement Heinsey’s Poultry EDISON, NJ FEBRUARY 25, 1993 RANGE Rabbits 4-6 1.10 -1.54 Rabbits 7-11 1.00 - 1.38 Bunnies 1.00 - 4.75 ea. Guinea Pigs .50 - 2.00 ea. Kid Goats 22.00 - 43.00 ea. Total Coops Sold 192 Delmarva Broilere EDISON, NJ FEBRUARY 24, 1993 DELMARVA BROILER/FRYER MARKET. FEDERAL-STATE Movement of re»dy-to-cook whole birds was slow snd disappointing. Offerings were fully adequate, instances ample. Live supplies were moderate. Weights were mixed and mostly desirable. Processing schedules remained heavy despite some plants reducing operations. Less than irucklot asking prices were unchanged at 49 to 61 cents; however, some plants reported discounting to stimulate demand. In the parts complex, breast items were about adequate and in best balance. Leg items ranged fully adequate to heavy .parti cularly leg quarters. Wings were adequate to fully adequate. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 02/24 02/22 02/22 02/17 02/15 2,2312,244 4.66 2,206 4.59 •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 tI.S. GRADE A RANGE 46-63 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 51.63 NO. OF BOXES 8,016 *6 of 9 plants reporting. WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM OFF GRADE UNDERCRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 48-50 LBS. 39.00-41.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 41.00-43.00; TUBS. 48-50 LBS. 40.00-42.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 42.00-44.00; WED. 48-50 LBS. 41.00-43.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 43.00-45.00; THURS. 48-50 LBS. 42.00-44.00. 50 LBS. AND UP 44.00-46.00. NY Egg Market EDISON, NJ FEBRUARY 24, 1993 NEW YORK EGGS, FEBRUARY 24, 1993. FEDERAL-STATE Prices were higher. Trade sentiment was fully steady to firm. Demand continued mixed from fair to instances good, best where features were widespread. Supplies were adequate to sometimes tight and sought. Offerings were limited, and higher P 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 70-72 LARGE 67-70 MEDIUM 61-64 Eastern PA & NJ Poultry ATLANTA, GA FEBRUARY 23, 1993 NORTHEAST LIVE HEN REPORT, FEBRUARY 23, 1993. FEDERAL STATE , L , Sales are too few to report on either class of fowl. Offerings have slowed and are currently short to only about adequate for needs. Demand is moderate to good. Undertone fully steady. 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. The Farm Size Milling System that weighs each ingredient. Mas mill «- m wm m-« •- m H a ■ MUM! m| MCHMni Mi W> ■ I ■ ■ ..MB' Ml *"* ID B .«i m mi -*# ■ w IMIWKSI • M a a Ml "«* ■ ■ -Ml *_* M-“« • ■■■• |p Ml"»>« aFs automatic farm systems 60S Ev.rgra.n Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717) 274-5333 Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From Frl, Feb. 19 to Thun, Feb. 25 FRI. MON. TUBS. WED. THURS. ,65 ,57 .59 .85 .81 .62 .26 .26 .27 .28 .29 \rer .74 .74 .75 .76 .73 .73 .74 .76 .71 .71 .72 .74 .65 .65 .66 .68 .57 .57 .58 .60 .59 .59 .60 .62 .84 .80 .61 Hackettstown Poultry & Egg HacketUtown, NJ. Tuceday, Feb. 23, 1993 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL .40-1.20. MIXED FOWL .so. BROILERS .40. ROASTERS .55-75. FRYERS .60. PULLETS .65-75. BANTAMS 1.30-1.40. ROOSTERS .50-1.90. BUNNIES EACH 1.00-3.75. DUCKS .65-1.15. RABBITS .55-1.30. PIGEONS 2.30. WHITE EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .51-.75; LARGE .49-.70; MEDIUM .63. BROWN EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .56-81; LARGE .48-65. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report February, 23 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 EGG MARKETING SOFTWARE Egg Marketing Accounting System (EMAS) For Egg Marketers and Producers/Packers. Tracks: ✓ customer activity. ✓ eggs in stock. ✓ eggs needed (by size & packaging for daily delivery). Automatically: ✓ prices eggs. ✓ invoices customers. ✓ generates daily loading sheets. We will customize EMAS to suit your business Heritage Computer Solutions A division of Heritage PMS, Inc. Annville, PA 1-800-388-EGGS New York & Philadelphia Frozen Eggs Tuesday, February 23, 1993 The market tone was about steady and cautious. Buying activity was irregular and usually centered around immediate needs. Raw materials were generally available but held with varying degrees of confidence. Boor stocks were adequate. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) RANGE MOSTLY RANGE WHOLE 47-50 48-49 51-60 BLEND (/) - - 53-64 WHITES 39-41 40-41 42-48 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 50-53 50-51 54-62 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 47-50 48-49 51-60 (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER. GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. National Egg Market EDISON FEBRUARY 24, 1993 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE: Prices were unchanged to higher in the Northeast and Midwest, unchanged else where. The market lone was steady to firm. Demand ranged fair to good, best where featured. Supplies were barely adequate to fully adequate, and extra eggs continued to be maintained with confidence. Breaking stock supplies were barely adequate to adequate, and prices were unchanged to higher. Live hen markets were at least steady, and live supplies were short to adequate for the moderate to good demand. Philadelphia Eggs Thurfday, Feb. 25, 1993 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: TRADE SEN TIMENT WAS FULLY STEADY TO FIRM. DEMAND CONTINUED FAIR TO GOOD. BEST WHERE FEATURED. SUPPLIES WERE BARELY ADEQU ATE TO ADEQUATE TO ADEQUATE. AND EXTRA BOGS WERE OFFERED AT HIGHER PRICES OR HELD WITH CONFIDENCE. A EXTRA LARGE .67-.71, A LARGE .65-.70, A MEDIUM .S9-.63. LARGE .95 .88-92 .90.91 .91-95 EX. LARGE 1.00 .94-98 .96.97 .97-1.01 .97 .98-1.03 .98 1.04-1.08 1.04 SMALL .62 .SS-.59 •57-.5S .58-.62 .58 MEDIUM .79 .72-76 .74-75 75-79 .75 .82-87 .82 We Buy Poultry Weekly For Cash! > Leghorn Fowl • Spent Fowl • White Pigeons • Bantams • Bantam Roosters • Broilers • Rabbits • Guinea Hens • Muscovy Ducks We Pick Up At The Farm Watkln's Live Poultry 718-272-6712 bet. 7 AM & 6 PM 718-843-9302 After 7 PM Green Dragon Livestock! Sales Location: 1 mile N on North State St., Ephrata. SALE EVERY FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. -Baal 6:00 P.M. -Small Animal Sala Office 717-733-2444 Home 717-838-4318 WALTER H. RISSER, Proprietor
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