A4*Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Ftttruary 4, 1995 National Egg Market ATLANTA, GA FEBRUARY 01, 1995 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE Prices were unchanged lo lower for the LANCASTER FARMING -Staff- Everett R. Newswanger Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrews, Staff Vernon Acbenbacb Jr., Staff NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys (717) 428-1865 Carolyn Moyer, Bradford County Roaring Branch (717) 324-2482 Randy Welle, Indiana Marion Center (412) 397-2529 Juditb Patton, Union Mifflmburg (717)966-4770 Gail Strock, Mifflin Belleville (717) 935-5675 Linda William*, Bedford Bedford (814)623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814)662-2127 David Hiebert, Westmoreland Scottdale (412)887-5929 Harold Sbelly, Northampton Forest Grove (215)794-7922 Loretta Golden, Cambria Portage (814)736-8266 James Martin, Mercer Sandy Lake (412)376-2682 C.J. 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National Advertising Representative J.L. Farmakls, 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 ser vice 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 adver tisement The publisher's liability for other errors or omis sions in connection with an advertisement is stnctly limited to publication of thb advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. large sizes m the Northeast, and were gen erally unchanged elsewhere The market lone was barely steady lo weak for the large sizes, and generally slcady for mediums Demand was seasonally slow lo instances moderate Supplies were adequ ate lo ample for the large sizes, and mediums were usually adequate Breaking slock supplies were adequate to fully adequate for the regularly committed needs, and plants ran full schedules Light type hens wore at least adequate for the light demand, and the market tone remained slcady. For additional information, please call (404) 347-4121. Delmarva Broiler EDISON, >J FEBRUARY 01, 1995 DELMARVA BROILER/FRYER MARKET. FEDERAL-STATE Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was light to fair and generally below expectations. Offerings varied from fully adequate to ample Live supplies were moderate; weights were in a full range of light to heavy Slaughter schedules were very heavy. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at 47 to 58 and sellers often removed premiums to stimulate movement Trade sentiment was barely steady. In the parts complex, bone-m breasts were adequate to short. Boneless skinless breast were fully adequate at most plants Leg quarters were in good overall balance Legs and drums were fully adequ ate Wings were ample. STIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) STIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG WEIGHT 02/01 01/30 01/30 01/25 01/23 2,462 2,338 4 80 2,424 4 74 •BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOI IA FED PRICES FOR IMMLDI A'l E DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S GRADE A RANGE 44-55 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 47.73 NO OF BOXES 12,104 *9 of 9 plants reporting. PREPARED; 01-FEB-95 1200 PM E PSJ For additional infoimation, please call (908) 985-8880. Quality Assurance Programs Risk Management Programs Heisney’s Poultry EDISON, NJ FEBRUARY 02, 1995 EAST PETERSBURG POULTRY AUCTION, JANUARY 31.1995 PRICES PAID PER POUND, EXCEPT AS NOTED RANGE Muscovy Ducks - Drakes .62 - 92 Muscovy Ducks - Hens .80 - .92 Pekm Ducks 50 - .66 Red Fowl 4-4.5 .40 - .62 Red Fowl 5-6 .60 - 82 Crossbred Fowl 5-9 .40 - .64 Crossbred Roosters 4-6 50 - .84 Crossbred Roosters 7-11 50- 82 Guinea Fowl 1 75 - 205 Banty Roosters 3 00 - 4 75 ea Banty Hens 225 - 3 25 ea Legh orn Hens 12 - .16 Silkies 4 00 - 475 ea Geese 9-12 50 - .66 Pigeons 2 25 - 2 75 ea White Pigeons 4 25 - 5 00 ea Rabbits 4-6 1 10 - 1 38 Rabbits 7-11 1 10 - 1 34 Bun nies 1 00 - 2 50 ca. Guinea Pigs 2 00 - 4 50 ea Kid Goals 35 00 - 49 00 ea Doves 200 - 3 00 ea Chukars 5 00 - 5 25 ea Pullets 4-6 40 - 62 Total Coops Sold 632 PREPARED 02-FEB-95 08 37 AM E ML/afc North Atlantic Shell Eggs Thursday, Feb. 2, 1995 Report Supplied by USDA MARKET COMMENT: THE MARK ET TONE WAS MOSTLY WEAK FOR THE LARGE SIZES. AND ABOUT STEADY FOR MEDIUMS. DEMAND CONTINUED LIGHT TO MODERATE. AND DISMAL. SUPPLIES OF LARGE SIZES WERE ADEQUATE TO AMPLE, AND MEDIUMS WERE GENERALLY ADEQUATE A EXTRA LARGE .62-.6T. LARGE .60-.65, MEDIUM .56-.57. J&B Live Poultry WE BUY POULTRY WEEKLY FOR TOP CASH • WANTED • • Large amount; of Muscovy Ducks, Pure.& Hybrid • Mule Ducks • Broilers • Roasting Chickens • Roosters Will Pick up at Farm (718) 843-8260 ask for Richie Feed Formulation Flock Service Visits Agreement Supervision Egg and Fowl Marketing Accounting Services Joint Ownership Flocks Flock Computer Records Financial and Pwformanw Analysis Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM OFF GRADE UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FR1.42-44 LBS. .26-.27,48-50 LBS. 34-36 50 LBS AND UP .36-.37. N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Jan. 31 Report Supplied by USOA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: MAINE N. HAMP. MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY JACKSON AVE. LIVE POULTRY WE BUY POULTRY FOR TOP CASH WEEKLY • Muscovy Ducks • Rabbits • Broilers • Bantam Roosters • White Pigeons • Guinea Hens We Buy 1000-1500 Red Spent Fowl and Leghorn Fowl Weekly We pickup at the farm (718) 668-1441 between 7 am - 5 pm OVER 35 yttra In tlw am iiauiiiiiaiaiaiauimutaiaiaiaiami.MJ What Do You Need? S.~. Bucket Elevators $J|S£ . fi wmvwimiupj ® *9jgSs Grain Drying Equip. QeJfe