AHanoster Farming, Saturday, January 22, »94‘ Markets LANCASTER FARMING STAFF Everett R. NaWtwangar, Managing Editor Lou Ar.n Good, Staff Andy Andrawa, Staff Vernon Achenback Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyea Dupp, York County Savan Vallaya (717) 421-1865 Connla Lalnbaeh, Barka County Boyartown (215) 367-4376 Randy Walla, Indiana Marlon Center (412) 397*2529 Judith Patton, Union MHfllnburg (717) 9M-4770 Gall Shock, Mfflln Dallovilht (710 935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford Bedford (514) 623*5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814) 662*2127 Carol Pearce, Bradford Wyaox (717) 265*5172 Bonnie BrechMll, Franklin Chambetaburg (717) 369*2916 David Hlebert, Westmoreland Seottdale (412) 687*5929 Agnes Smith, Northampton M. Bethel (215) 588-8262 Christine MeCahron, Juniata Mfilintown (717) 436*2886 Carol I Onalae Smith, Mercer Gieenville (412) 568*6203 C.J. 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National Advertising Representative JX. Farmakis, Inc. Phone (203)066-1746 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 then 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 strictly limited to publica tion of the advertisement In any subsequent Issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. National Egg Market Wednesday, January 19, 1994 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE: Prices were unchanged. The market tone was mostly steady. Demand was mixed, mostly moderate and best into retail channels, while food service demand was light to fair. Extreme cold weather east of the Rockies, and the Southern California earthquake have disrupted transportation and delivery schedules. Supplies were gen erally adequate, and difficulty transporting eggs has created some shortages, and some surpluses. Breaking stock supplies were adequate, and the undertone was generally steady. Live hen markets were about steady, and supplies of hens were generally adequate, but the cold conditions have lim ited movement of birds off farm to the slaughter plants. Eastern PA & NJ Poultry Report Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday, January 18, 1994 Sales are too few to report on either class of fowl Severe winter weather conditions is affecting catching and transporting birds to the plants. Demand moderate. Trade sentiment generally 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) * FINAL PRICE, CENTS PER LB., GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE WEEK OF 24-JAN-94 RANGE MAJORITY AT FARM BUYER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT ♦ WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. THE MILLING SYSTEM YOU CAN DEPEND ON P automatic 3PS ,arm systems fiUJf asm* wv (717) 274-5333 Northeast Chicken Parts Wednesday, January 19, 1994 Bitter cold weather conditions and ice covered highways continue to keep the markets unsettled. Supplies of boneless skinless breasts were short of trade needs. Trading was reported at a solid 1.90, with asking prices trending higher. Some buyer inquiries went unfilled. Line run breasts were sufficient to cover trade needs. Most early morning offerings were booked at unchanged to slightly higher prices for deliveries through the weekend. Datk meat items were well cleared at unchanged to higher prices and the undertone was fully steady to firni. Wings were available for the very light demand. Prices were lower. 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) 190 BREAST - WITH RIBS 91-92 BREAST - LINE RUN 90-91 LEGS 40-41 LEO QUARTERS (BULK) 30-31 DRUMSTICKS 37-38 THIGHS 35-36 WINGS (WHOLE) 58-59 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIV ERS (5 POUND TUBS) 35-40 GIZ ZARDS (HEARTS) 35-40 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. 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. 32.00-34.00,48-50 LBS. 37.00-39.00, 50 LBS. AND UP 39.00-40.00. Automatically grinds, weighs, mixes, and delivers to holding bln. 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” Weekly New York Egg. Market Northeast Quotes From FrU January 14 to Thursday, January 20 FRI. MON. TUBS. WED. THURS. .84 .84 .84 .84 .84 .80 .80 .80 .80 .80 .61 .61 .61 .61 .61 .24 .24 .24 .24 .24 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report January 18 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 New York & Philadelphia Frozen Egg Report Friday, January 14, 1994 Thed market tone was steady at best Trading activity was moderate as buyers snapped up attractive offerings of finished product. Raw materials easily satisfied further processors needs. Floor stocks were fully adequate to cover present dealer needs. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.) RANGE MOSTLY RANGE WHOLE 45-49 46-47 50-58 BLEND (/) TFEWR 58-68 WHITES 37-40 38-39 41-49 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 4396 SOLIDS) 55-59 57-58 60-65 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 4396 SOLIDS) 52-55 53-54 56-61 (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER. GENERALLY 28-3296 EGG SOLIDS. .75 .75 .75 .75 .73 .73 .73 .73 .69 .69 .69 .69 .64 .64 .64 .64 .50 .50 .50 .50 .57 .57 .57 .57 [try We Buy Po Weekly For Cash! • Leghorn Fowl • Spent Fowl • White Pigeone • Bantams • Bantam Roosters • Broilers • Rabbits • Guinea Hens • Muscovy Ducks We Pick Up At The Farm Watkln’s Live Poultry 718-272-6712 between 7 AM & 6 PM 718-843-0302 Alter 7 PM PULLET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Pullet Performance Tracks: ✓ pullet costs ✓ growth and nutrient intake Compares: ✓ actual vs. strain potentials ✓ cumulative to date vs. strain potential Herita Computer Solutions (a division of Heritage PMS, Inc.) Annvillc, PA 1-800-388-EGGS EX. LARGE 1.02 .9S-.99 .97-.9S .98-1.02 .98 1.05 LARGE .99 ,92-.96 .94-.95 .9S-.99 .95 1.02-1.03 1.02 Delmarva Broiler/Fryer Market Wednesday, January 19, 1994 Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was mixed and irregular and continued to be affected by bad weather conditions in shipping channels. Supplies and offerings were also irregular as freezing tempera tures in growing areas were disrupting pro duction. Live supplies were moderate; weights were desirable to heavier than desired. Less than tmcklot asking prices were unchanged at 52 to 64 cents. Trade sentiment varied from steady to firm and was influenced by the weather. In the parts complex, supplies were in gener ally good balance, particularly, bone-in breasts. Wings were in heaviest supply. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRVERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 01/19 01/17 01/17 01/12 01/10 2,333 893 4.59 2,365 4.77. •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 48-64 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 53.17 NO. OF BOXES 10,384 ‘6 of 9 plants reporting. Wednesday, January 19, 1994 NEW ENGLAND: Prices were unchanged. Market tone was steady. Retail demand was fair to good, with business continuing to be positively affected by the adverse weather. Supplies were generally balanced. New England shell egg invento ries and national inventories were down 2% from last week. PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS. CASES EXCHANGED. GRADE YIELD BASIS. BROWN EGGS LOOSE. AT FARM. CENTS PER DOZEN RANGE JUMBO .72-.75, EXTRA LARGE .69-.72, LARGE .66-.69, MEDIUM .4S-.48. SMALL .18-.21. 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 .88-.90. LARGE .BS-.87, MEDIUM ,64-.66. Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, N.J. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, January 18, 1994 Report Supplied by Auction WHITE EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .49-.70; LARGE .48-.65; MEDIUMS .50; SMALL .30-.33. BROWN EGGS: EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO .50-.70; LARGE .39-.65. MEDIUM .78 .71-.75 ,73-.74 .74-.7S .74 .81-.83 .81 SMALL •44-.4S .46-.47 .47-.51 .47 New England Shell Eggs I JACKSON AVE. j I LIVE POULTRY J 1 4 1 k WE BUY POULTRY I J FOR TOP CASH | ) WEEKLY j • Muscovy Ducks ' J • Rabbits ( | • Brollsrs j I • Bantam Roostars ; J • Whit# Plgaons f I • Guinaa Hans i I w# Buy 1000-1500 | V Red Spent Fowl | I and i ! Leghorn Fowl V I Weekly | | We pick up at the farm i (718) 665-1441 I I batwaan 7am -S pm I OVER SI ywrm In th« arM
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