M-Laneastar Farming, Saturday, March 30, 1998 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report March 26 R«p>rt SappM by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: •MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Lancaster Farming -Staff- Evdrett R. Newswanger Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrew*. Staff Vernon Achenbach Jr., Staff Eptarntn Office Phone (717) 626-1164 NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys (717)428-1865 Carolyn Moyer, Bradford County Tioga ft Susquehanna Roaring Branch (717)324-2482 Randy Wells, Indiana Marion Center (412)397-2529 Judith Patton, Union Mifflmburg (717)966-4770 Gail Strock, Mifflin Belleville (717)935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford, Huntingdon & Juniata Bedford (814)623-5745 Gay Brownlee, Somerset Salisbury (814)662-2127 David Hiebert, Westmoreland Scottdale (412)887-5929 Loretta Golden, Cambria Portage (814)736-8266 James Martin, Mercer Sandy Lake (412)376-2682 Beth Miller, Cumberland Newville (717)776-6571 Lois Szymanski, Maryland Westminster (410)848-5241 Karen Butler, Maryland Frederick (301)698-5436 Joanne Morvay, Maryland, Adams Co. ft Franklin Co., Pa. Taneytown, (410) 751-0451 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscription Price: $25.00 par yaar; $48.00 - 2 yaara $35 00 per year outside of. PA, NJ, MD. DE. NY, OH, VA & WV $6BOO - 2 Years Non-Refundable Lancaster Farming (ISSN 0023-7485) is published weekly for $25 00 per year, $4B 00 - 2 years by Lancaster Farming, P 0 Box 609 1 E Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Second Claus postage paid at Ephrata, PA 17522 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LANCASTER FARMING, 1 East Ma'i Street, 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. Phone: Lltitz (717) 626-1164 or Ephrata (717) 733-6397 Lancaster (717) 394-3047 FAX: 717-733-6058 For address change form or new ' subscription, see near Mailbox Markets Members of National Association of Agricultural Journalists Pa. Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Advertising Representative J.L. Farmakla, Inc. Phone (203) 966-1746 Available On Microfilm Copies of Lancaatar 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 strictly limited to publication of the advertisement In any subsequent issue -or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement. EX. LARGE 1.25 I.IS-1.22 1.20-1.21 1.21-1.25 1.21 1.26-1.27 127 LARGE 1.17 1.10-1.14 1.12- 13 1.13- 1.13 1.16-1.19 1.19 Movement of rcady-to-cook whole birds remained generally slow. Seller offerings were fully adequate to ample with sales noted at 45 and 46 cents to stimulate activi ty. Live supplies were mostly moderate; weights varied by plant in a hill range of light to heavy. Processing schedules were moderate to heavy. Less than tiucklot ask ing prices were unchanged at 49 to 61 cents. Trade sentiment was barely steady to weak. In the parts complex, all items were adequate or available. Wings were burden some at some plants. Other items varied from fully adequate to ample with dis counting used in many instances to move excess supplies. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVO. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVO. WEIGHT 03/27 03/25 03/25 03/20 03/18 2,427 2.192 4.85 2,392 5.01 *BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DEUVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIP MENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 46-61 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 49.86 NO. OF BOXES 9,253 *8 of 9 plants reporting. The final weighted avenge was slightly lower compared to a week ago. The market tone was about steady. Movement from production areas was hilly adequate to ample, easily fulfilling slaughter needs. Demand was fair. HEAVY TYPE HENS (7 POUNDS AND UP) * FINAL PRICE, CENTS PER LB., GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE WEEK OF 25-MAR-96 RANGE MAJORITY WTD AVO AT FARM BUY ER LOADING 10-12.5 CENTS/LB. 10 1055 AT FARM PRODUCER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT * WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. MEDIUM 104 SMALL .10 .97-1.01 .99-1.00 1.04- 1.05 1.05- 1.07 •73-.T7 .7S-.76 .76-. SO .76 Delmarva Broiler MARCH 27, 1996 E. PA & NJ Poultry MARCH 25, 1996 Feed Formulation Flock Service Visits Quality Assurance Programs Risk Management Programs Agreement Supervision Egg and Fowl Marketing Accounting Services Joint Ownership Flocks Flock Computer Records Financial and Performance Analysis Heinsey’s Poultry MARCH 2S, i m RANGE Muscovy Ducks - Drakes 1.04 - I.IS Muscovy Ducks - Hens 1.20 - 1.31 Pekin Ducks JO - .64 Red Fowl 4-4 J .23 - 31 Red Fowl 3-6 JO - J 6 Crossbred Fowl 3-9 JO - .64 Crossbred Roosters 4-6 .40 - .68 Crossbred Roosters 7-11 AO - .72 Guinea Fowl 2.30 • 2.63 Banty Roosters 2.00 - 4JO ea. Banty Hens 1.30 • 3.00 ea. Silldes IJO - 3.00 ea. Geese 9-14 .20 - 34 Pigeons 2.73 - 3.40 ea. While Pigeons 4.73 - 3.30 ea. Rabbits 4-6 1.00 - IJ2 Rabbits 7-11 1.10- 1.41 Bunnies 2.00 • 8.00 ea. Guinea Pigs 2.00 - 3.00 ea. Goats 43.00 - 130.00 ea. Kid Goals 23.00 - 48.00 ea. Doves 3.00 - 3.00 ea. Chukars 4.33 • 4.60 ea. Pullets 4-6 .40 - J 4 Dwarf Bunnies 8.00 • 11.00 ea. Total Coops Sold 1463 NE Chicken Pts 1&2 MARCH 27, 19H Tiucfclot buying interest was dull and disappointing. Offerings continued to build and mote often than not mote negotiable than usual. Promotional)interest was spot ty, but traders were not enthusiastic as interest centered around mote traditional holiday items. Retail and distributive movement was quiet -and typical for the end of the month. Trade sentiment was nervous and very cautious. 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) 140-143 BREAST - WITH RIBS 70-71 BREAST - LINE RUN 70 LEGS 44-43 -LEO QUARTERS (BULK) 30-31 DRUMSTICKS 47-4 S THIGHS 39-40 WINGS (WHOLE) 43-46 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 12 LIVERS (3 POUND TUBS) 30 GIZ ZARDS (HEARTS) 40 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSA CHUSETTS. CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM UNDBRGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .49-.51,48-50 LBS. .39-.61.30 LBS. AND UP .61-.62; WED. 42-44 LBS. .48,.50; TOURS. 42-44 LBS. .45 .47, 48-50 LBS. .S7-.59. SO LBS. AND UP .59-.60. Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackattatow, NJ. Report Supplied by Auction Tueaday, March 26, 1998 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL .30-1.30. LEGHORN FOWL 1.10. CHICKS .75-1.75. ROASTERS .60-.90. PULLETS EACH 2.00. GEESE EACH 3.50-8.00. BANTAMS .80-1.60. ROOSTERS .60-1.75. TURKEYS .90-130. BUNNIES EACH 4.00-12.00. DUCKS .40-130. RABBITS 1.40-1.73. PIGEONS BACH ZOO-3.23, GUINEAS BACH S.OO-7.75. BOGS: WHITE EXTRA LARGE ft JUMBO .96-1.00, LARGE .87 .95, MEDIUM .75-.81. BROWN EXTRA LARGE ft JUMBO .93-1,05, LARGE •BS-.93. Barry L. Garber (717) 367-3649 ' * G&G Washing / 1881 Maytown Road V. Elizabathtown, PA 17022 ' Cleaning and Disinfecting • Layers • Pullets • Breeders ‘Broilers Now offering FREE ESTIMATES for all your pressure washing needs. Wouldn’t it be nice to know the cost before the work begins! Easter is April 7, For the Eastern Orthodox or Greek Easter observance, lambs should be consigned Monday, April 8. Your consignments are respectfully solicited. Sorting will begin at 5:00 AM -Auction at 9:30 AM For more information, contact JACK WARD (717) 397-5136 (office). Fro* Friday, March 22-21 FRI. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. •99 .99 .99 .99 .99 •99 .99 .99 .99 .99 •97 .97 .97 .97 .97 •13 -S3 .81 .80 .78 •75 .75 .72 .69 .65 ■B5 .85 .85 .85 .85 .92 .92 .92 .92 .92 •89 ' .89 .89 .89 .89 ■77 .77 .77 .77 .77 ■4O 46 .46 .46 .44 Prices were generally unchanged. The market tone was steady. Demand remained centered on less-than-lrucldol volumes. Floor stocks were adequate and continued to dear well. Shell egg supplies were gen erally adequate at unchanged prices with some increased movement of surplus light sized eggs into breaker channels. Edible liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspec tion in the Eastern region for the week ending Match 16,1996 were 2% more than last week, and I % less than the same week a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 23 CONT.) RANGE MOSTLY RANGE WHOLE 63-66 64-65 67-73 BLENDS (/) TFEWR 77-93 WHITES 43-46 44-45 47-57 SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 80-83 81-83 84-88 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS) 77-80 79-80 81-83 (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER. GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. LAMB CONSIGNORS An Important Notice •unlap and Sons recommends that all Christian Easter trade be consigned ly, March 25, or Monday, April 1, since NY Phil Frozen Eggs MARCH 22, 1996 KIRKWOOD HAY AUCTION Hay, Straw and Grain Auction EVERY TUESDAY 11:00 Located Rt <7B Jrnte* uutti ol Quanyvßs or 6 milet north of Oxford comar of Rt 472 and Noble Road. Lloyd H. KraMar, Aucltonaar AU-000513L No out of alato chacfct
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