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Ad-Unctster Farming, Saturday, Novambar 27, 1993 Markets LANCASTER FARMING STAFF CuAflklM S Wi CVvfIRl V 1« MwtvWlQtti Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, SUdf Andy Andrews, SMI Vsmon Achsnbaeh Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Sevan Valleya (717) 429-1665 Connie Lalnbach, Berks County Beyertown (215) 367-4375 Randy WeHe, Indiana Marlon Canter Judith Patton, Union Mfflinburg (717) 966-4770 Gall Strode, Mfflln Belleville (71V) 935*567$ Linda WlNlama, Bedford Badford (814) 623*5745 Gay Brownlaa, Somaraat SaHsbury (614) 662*2127 Carol Paaieo, Bradford Wyaox (717) 265*5172 Bonnla BrechbiN, FrankKn Chambarsburg (717) 369*2916 David Hlabart, Waatmoraland Seotldala (412) 667*5929 Agnaa Smith, Northampton M. Bathcl (215) SH-6262 Chrlallna MeCahron, Juniata MHlintown (717) 436*2166 Carol 5 Onalaa Smith, Marear Graanvilla (412) 566*6203 C.J. Houghtallng, Tioga liddlabuiy Canttr (717) 376*2621 Bath Millar, Cumbarland NawvUla (717) 776-65V1 Sharon Schuatar, Maryland Naw Wlndaor (301) 635-2654 Eva Martin, Maryland Stnhhaburg (301) 024-2106 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscription Price: $19.75 per year; $37.50 - 2 years $30.00 per year outside of: PA, NJ. MD, DE. NY. OH. VA & WV $56.00 - 2 Years Non-Refundable Lancaster Farming (ISSN 0023-7485) is published weekly for $19.75 per year; $37.50 - 2 years by Lan caster Farming, P.O. Box 609 1 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. Second Class postage paid at Ephrata, PA 17522. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LANCASTER FARMING, 1 East Main Street, P.O. Box 609, Ephrata. PA 17522. Phone; Lititz (717)626-1164 ar Ephrata (717)733-6397, Lancaster (717)394-3047. FAX 717-733-6058 For address change form or now subscription sac near Mailbox Markets. Member* of National Association Of Agricultural Journalist* Fs. Newspaper Publishers Association, end National Newspaper Association. National Advertising Representative JX. Pannakls, Inc. Phone (203)8e«-174e 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 Th* publisher (hall not b* liable for slight changes or typo graphical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertise ment. The publisher's liability tor 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 tor the advertisement. Eastern PA & NJ Poultry Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday, November 23, 1993 Salei are too few to report prices on either class of fowl. Offerings for next week's full slaughter requirements are short to no better than in close balance. Demand is fairly active with tome addi tional interest noted in export channels. Finished product sales are trading at about unchanged values from prior week. Under tone unsettled but at least steady. LIGHT TYPE HENS CENTS PER LB DAY OF NEGOTIATION. GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER WITHIN THE NEXT 10 DAYS RANGE MAJORITY AT FARM BUYER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT HEAVY TYPE HENS (7 POUNDS AND UP) * PRELIMINARY PRICE. CENTS PER LB.. GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE WEEK OF 29-NOV-93 RANGE MAJORITY AT FARM BUYER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT • WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. (412) 397-2529 National Egg Market Tuesday, November 23, 1993 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE: All prices were unchanged to lower in the Mid-Atlantic region, mediums were unchanged to lower in the Midwest, and the balance of prices were unchanged. The market tone was steady to weak, gen erally cautious. Retail demand was mod erate to very good, mostly good for last minute Thanksgiving orders. Supplies were adequate to ample, and the light sizes were the most available. Breaking slock prices were generally unchanged under a barely steady trade sentiment, and offer ings were fully adequate for the light and unagressive buyer interest Live hen sup plies were mixed, and the market tone was generally steady. Heinsey’s Poultry Roots, East Petersburg Tuesday, November 23, 1993 PRICES PAID PER POUND, EXCEPT AS NOTED RANGE: Muscovy Ducks - Drakes .70 - .82. Muscovy Ducks • Hens .70 - .84. Pekin Ducks .40 - .60. Red Fowl 4-5 .24 - .30, Red Fowl S-9 .60 - .80. Crossbred Fowl S-9.20 - .50, Crossbred Fowl 7-11 .20 - .68. Guinea Fowl .60 - .82. Banty Roosters 2.00 - 3.75 ea. Baniy Hens 1.00 - 2.75 ea. Silkies 2.00 - 4.25 ea. Geese 9-12 .20 - .30. Pigeons 1.15 - 1.35 ea. White Pigeons 1.85 - 2.75 ea. Rabbits 4-6.80 -1.05. Rabbits 7-11.80 - .90. Prices began to trend lower as trade sen timent became increasingly cautious and nervous. Buyeis and sellers both watched for Anther market developments prior to making any long range commitments. Raw materials were folly adequate to ample with most plants operating reduced holiday schedules and showing little or no interest in surplus offerings. Floor slocks easily satisfied current dealer interest WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LU (MIN. 25 CONT.) RANGE MOSTLY RANGE WHOLE 48-5149-5052-60 BLEND (0 - - 60-70 WHITES 38-41 39-40 42-50 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 58-61 59-60 62-69 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 55-58 56-57 59-66 (0 - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. New York Egg Market Tuesday, November 23, 1993 Prices were lower. Tnde sentiment was cautiously steady to weak. Demand for car toned eggs into retail channels was mostly good for last minute Thanksgiving delive ries, but inquiry for next week was light. Supplies of the large sizes were adequate or available, and mediums were ample. The New Jersey inventory was 20% below last Monday's level, and the New York inventory was 9% above 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 .73 .75, LARGE .70-.73, MEDIUM .61-.64. PULLET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Pullet Performance Tracks: ✓ pullet costs ✓ growth and nutrient intake Compares^ ✓ actual vs. strain potentials ✓ cumulative to date vs. strain potential Heritage Computer Solutions (a division of Heritage PMS, Inc.) Annvillc, PA 1-800-388-EGGS N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Nov—her 23 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX LARGE 1.12 1.05-1.09 1.07- 1.08- 1.08 1.15 MAINE N. HAMP. MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Bunnies I.SO - 2.50 ei. Guinea Pigs .50 -2.8 S ea. Goats 20.00 - 40.00 ea. Doves 1.00 -2.7 S ea. Pullets 4-6 .30 - .32. Total Coops Sold 575. New York & Phila. Frozen Egg Report Tuesday, November 23, 1993 Philadelphia Eggs Wednesday, November 24, 1993 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: TRADE SEN TIMENT WAS BARELY STEADY TO WEAK. RETAIL DEMAND CON TINUED GOOD TO VERY GOOD FOR MEDIUM .87 .S2-.86 •84-. BS •S3-.87 .83 .S9-.92 .92 LARGE 1.05 .98-1.02 1.00-1.01 1.01-1.05 1.01 1.05-1.08 1.08 New England Shell Eggs Wednesday, November 23, 1993 NEW ENGLAND- Prices were unchanged. Demand was farily good as holiday buying at least met expectations. Most dealers were able to locate additional product where necessary. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS, CASES EXCHANGED. GRADE YIELD BASIS, BROWN EGGS LOOSE. AT FARM, CENTS PER DOZEN RANGE JUMBO .81-.84, EXTRA LARGE .79-.52, LARGE .72-.75, MEDIUM .S6-.59. SMALL .24-.27. 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 .98-1.00, LARGE .91-.93, MEDIUM .75-.T7. Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes From FH, November 19 to Wed, November 24 FRI. MON. TUES. WED. 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. 34.00-36.00,48-SOLBS. 39.0041.00, SO LBS. AND UP 41.0042.00; MON. 4244 LBS. 33.00-35.00; WED. 4244 LBS. 32.00-34.00, 48-50 LBS. 38.0040.00; SO LBS. AND UP 40.0041.00. HOLIDAY CARTONED EGG NEEDS. GRADED SUPPLIES WERE JUST ADEQUATE AND UNGRADED OFFERINGS WERE AVAILABLE. USU ALLY AT DISCOUNTED PRICES. A EXTRA LARGE .68-.75, A LARGE .66-.T3, A MEDIUM .S7-.66. C DURABILITY S ' YOU NEED AT S * PRICES \ YOU CAN AFFORD , DUTY AUMM 4” -6”-8”-10”-12” Custom Sizes Mede Te Order FOE MORE INFORMATION, CALL OR WRITE TODAY: automatic farm I® systems 608 Evergreen Rd. |R| 1 Lebanon. PA 17042 M (717) 274-5333 SBC Stop by our exhibit at the ANIMAL HOUSING EXPO July 13 & 14 Lebanon, PA Fairgrounds Northeast Chicken Parts Tuesday, November 23, 1993 Tnicklot buying interen for immediate deliveries waa light while buyen were inquiring for product to cover next week needs. Supplies of boneless skinless breasts were at least adequate. The trade was fairly busy today with smaller volume sales and some out front bookings. The trade sentiment was at least steady. Line run breasts were from today's production ranged adequate to ample but most buyers limited receipts to commitments and plan to look for new product after the holiday. Leg quarters were available but traded at steady prices to a fair demand. Wings were well cleared to a very good call. SMALL .56 .50-34 .52-33 .52-36 .52 PRICES PAID PER POUND. ICE PACKED AND CO2 PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS. DELIV ERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUAN TITIES. ITEM CURRENT NEGO TIATED TRADING* BREAST - B/S (W & W/O TENDERS) 175 BREAST - WITH RIBS 79-80 BREAST - LINE RUN 79 LEGS 38-39 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 28-29 DRUMSTICKS 31-32 THIGHS 35-36 WINGS (WHOLE) 43-44 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIV ERS (5 POUND TUBS) 35-40 GIZ ZARDS (HEARTS) 40-45 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. MASSACHUSETTS. CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVA NIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). * TODAY'S NEGOTIATED SALES AS OF 11:30 A.M. •8S .85 .83 .80 .83 .83 .81 .78 .77 .77 .73 .72 .71 .69 .66 .63 .34 .33 .31 .48 .65 .63 .63 .60 .86 .86 .86 .86 .82 .82 .82 .82 .63 .63 .63 . .63 .26 .26 .26 25 We Buy Poultry Weekly For Cash I • Leghorn Fowl • Spoilt Fowl • White Plgoono • Bantams • Bantam Roosters • Broilers • Rabbits • Guinea Hons • Muscovy Ducks Wo Pick Up At The Farm Watkin’s Live Poultry 718-272-6712 between 7 AM 8 6 PM 718-843-9302 Altar 7 PM ) JACKSON AVE. j LIVE POULTRY 1 4 I WE BUY POULTRY I FOR TOP CASH I WEEKLY V * Leghorn Fowl I * Spent Fowl ! * Bantams I * Bantam Roosters I * White Pigeons ! * Guinea Hens I * Muscovy Ducks j We Pay The Highest ! Price For | Muscovy Ducks | Wa pick up et the fan* ! (718) 665-1441 I between 7 am - 5 pm I OVER M yam In th» in* 1 I I