A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 3 1993 Markets LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Everett R. Newswanger, Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrewa, Staff Vernon Achenbach, Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleye (717) 428-1865 Connie Lelnbach, Berks County Boyertown (215) 367-4376 Randy Welle, Indiana Marion Center (412) 397-2529 Judith Patton, Union Aironsburg (814) 422-8735 Gall Strock, Mifflin Belleville (717) 935-5675 Linda WTiiams, Bedford Bedford (814) 623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somereet Salisbury (814) 662-2127 Beth PHzer, Cumberland Shiremanstown (717) 737-2446 Bonnie Brechbill, Franklin Chambertburg (717) 369-2916 David Hlebert, Westmoreland Scott dale (412) 867-5929 Agnes Smith, Northampton Ml. Bethel (215) 568-8262 Christine McCahren, Juniata Mlfflintown (717) 436-2686 Ronald Clark, Susquehanna Factoryville (717) 836-4999 C.J. 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Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Advertising Representative JX. 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 Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, N.J. Tuesday, March 30, 1993 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL .30 : 2.00 LIGHT FOWL .45. BROILERS .40-.50. ROASTERS .SS-.85. BANTAMS 1.00-1.70. ROOSTERS .70-1.60. BUNNIES EACH 1.00-5.50. DUCKS 1.30-1.65. RABBITS .50-1.55. PIGEONS 2.40-2.50. WHITE EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .86-.97; LARGE .86-.90; MEDIUM .7S-.83; SMALL .59. BROWN EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .84-.95; LARGE .75-.76; MEDIUMS .67-.70, SMALL .56. Eastern PA & NJ Poultry Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday, March 30, 1993 Early week trading insufficient to report prices. Offerings of light type fowl are ful ly adequate to ample and most plants have only limited slaughter space available. Supplies of heavy hens are short to about in balance, however demand is only fair at best with buyers unaggressive. Trade senti ment barely steady to weak. 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 C DURABILITY S f YOUNEEDAT S > PRICES S YOU CAN AFFORD , "^HEAVY^ DUTY AUGERS 4”. 6”. 8”-10”-12” Standard Sizes In Stock Custom Sizes Mode To Order FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR WRITE TODAY: automatic farm Wl • systems Eff I II 608 Evergreen Rd. |M| 1 Lebanon. PA 17042 # aSa ™ (717) 274-5333 New York & Phila. Frozen Eggs Tuesday, March 30, 1993 The market tone was generally steady with an underlying cautiousness becoming more prevalent. Whites were in the firmest position and closest supply. Trading was still limited and centered around fill-in activity. Raw materials were usually adequate for current light schedules. Floor stocks were sufficient for current trade needs. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) RANGE MOSTLY RANGE WHOLE 57-60 58-59 61-66 BLEND (/) - - 63-72 WHITES 52-54 52-53 54-60 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 63-66 63-64 66-72 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 59-62 59-60 62-68 (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, East Petersburg Tuesday, March 30, 1993 PRICES PAID DOCK WEIGHTS, CENTS PER POUND, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED RANGE: Rabbits 4-6.70 -1.06, Rabbits 7-11 .30 - .82. Bunnies 1.20 - 6.50 ea. Guinea Pigs .50 - 2.50 ea. Goats 33.00 - 52.00 ea. Kid Goats 20.00 - 34.00 ea. Doves 3.50 - 4.75 ea. Dwarf Bunnies 8.00 - 12.00 ea. Total Coops Sold 648. New England Shell Eggs Wednesday, March 31, 1993 NEW ENGLAND: Prices were unchanged. Trade sentiment was barely steady to steady, and cautious. Demand was fair to good, and improved at the Eas ter and Passover holidays approached. Retail specials were in progress on large at 49-59 cents with restrictions, and buy one dozen, get two dozen free. Supplies were adequate. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS, CASES EXCHANGED, GRADE YIELD BASIS, BROWN EGGS LOOSE, AT FARM, CENTS PER DOZEN RANGE JUMBO .84-.57, EXTRA LARGE .83-.56, LARGE .82-.85, MEDIUM .62-.65, SMALL .40-.43. 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 1.02-1.04, LARGE 1.01-1.03, MEDIUM .81-.83. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report March 30 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 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. 55.00-57.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 57.00-59.00; TUE. 48-50 LBS. 54.00-56.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 56.00-58.00, TOURS. 48-50 LBS. 51.00-53.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 53.00-54.00. Delmarva Broiler/Fryer Market Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds ranged slow to fair and about normal for mid-week activity. Seller offerings were no mote than adequate on 3 pound and lighter sizes. Heavier weights were fully adequate, instances burdensome. Live sup plies were moderate. Weights varied, but were often heavier than desired. Process ing schedules were reduced again, but remained moderately heavy overall. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged to higher at 48 to 61 cents. Trade sentiment was about steady. Leg items were in best balance, especially leg quarters. Breast parts were at least adequate. Wings were in heaviest supply. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 03/3103/29 03/29 03/24 03/22 2,029 2,275 4.76 1,820 4.74. •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 45-62 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 49.36 NO. OF BOXES 10,010. *7 of 9 plants repotting. LARGE 1.15 1.08-1.12 1.10-1.11 1.11-1.15 1.11 1.15-1.18 1.18 EX. LARGE 1.16 1.09-1.13 1.11-1.12 1.12-1.16 1.12 1.17-1.19 1.19 Mir. SEII.TnAOE on KCNT THROUGH Tilt ICLfISSIFIgP APS] POULTRY SOFTWARE... Layer Performance layer management Pullet Performance pullet management ESP Egg Supply Projection EMAS Egg Marketing Accounting Software Heritage Computer Solutions (a division of Hereitage PMS, Inc.) Annville, PA 1-800-388-EGGS Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From Frl., March 26 to Thurs., April 1 FRI. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .86 .86 .84 .73 .73 .71 .84 .84 .84 .94 .94 .94 .94 .94 .90 .90 .90 .90 .90 .71 .71 .71 .71 .71 .42 .42 .41 .41 .38 SMALL .73 .66-.70 .6S-.69 .69-.73 .69 MEDIUM .95 .BS-.92 •90-.91 .91-.95 .91 .9S-.98 .98 .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .96 .84 .82 .71 .69 .84 .84 Philadelphia Eggs Thursday, April 1, 1993 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: TRADE SEN TIMENT WAS WEAK FOR MEDIUMS. AND CAUTIOUSLY STEADY TO STEADY FOR THE LARGE SIZES. DEMAND WAS FAIR TO GOOD. BEST WHERE FEATURED. AND IMPROVED AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACHED. SUPPLIES OF EXTRA LARGE AND LARGE WERE ADEQUATE TO INTEN TIONALLY FULLY ADEQUATE, AND MEDIUMS WERE ADEQUATE TO LONG WITH SURPLUSES DIFFICULT TO SELL UNLESS DISCOUNTED. A EXTRA LARGE .91-.94, A LARGE .S9-.92, A MEDIUM .76-.81. National Egg Market Wednesday, March 31, 1993 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE; Prices were unchanged to lower for the light sizes in the Midwest, unchanged on the balance. The market tone was barely steady to weak for mediums, and cautiously steady to steady for the large sizes. Retail demand was fair to instances good, best whell eggs from regu lar commitments, and extra offerings traded at unchanged to lower prices. Light type fowl offerings were at least adequate, and the undertone was barely steady with most plants booked to desired capacities. New York Egg Market Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Prices were unchanged. Trade sentiment was generally steady with cautiousness on the light sizes. Retail demand began to improve, and was moderate to instances good, best where featured. Retail specials in progress were at 49-59 cents for large with restrictions. Supplies were adequate. We Buy Poultry Weekly For Cash! • Leghorn Fowl • Spent Fowl • While 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 Alter 7 PM Green Dragon J Sales M Location: 1 mile N. on North State St., Ephrata. SALE EVERY FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. -Bm( 6:00 P.M. •Small Animal Salt Office 717-733-2444 Home 717-838-4318 WALTER H. RISSER, Proprietor
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