rarmirtg, rUtine ' M-UriditMr N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report May 28 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE "A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES; EX. LARGE MS 1.11-1.15 1.13- 1.14- 1.14 MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Lancaster Farming • Staff* Everett R. Newawanger Managing Editor Lou Ann Good, Staff Andy Andrews, Staff Vernon Achenbtch Jr., Staff Bphrnta Office Phone (717) 626-1164 NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys (717)428-1865 Carolyn Moyer, Bradford County Tioga ft Suaquehanna Roaring Branch (717)324-2482 Randy Wella, Indiana Marion Center (412)397-2529 Judith Patton, Union Mifflmburg (717)966-4770 Gail Strock, Mifflin Belleville (717)935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford. 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Phone; Lititz (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 JX. Parmakts, Inc. Phone (203)966-1746 Available On Microfilm Copies of Lancaster Farming are available on microfilm from University Microfilms International, 300 North Zceb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Any questions about their service should be directed to the publishing manager. PUBLISHER'S LIABILITY FOR ERROR Ths publshsr thal not be table lor alight ohangat or typo graphical arrort that do not laaaan ttta value ol an advartiaa mant Tha puMahar'a lability for othar errora or omiaaiona in oonnaotkm with an advartiaamant ia atrictly limftad to publica tion ol tha advertisement In any aubaaquant laaua or tha ralund ol any monlaa paid lor tha advertisement LARGE MEDIUM SMALL 1.10 .97 .75 1.03-1.07 .90-.94 .6S-.72 1.05- ,92-.93 .70-.71 1.06- .93-.97 .71-.75 1.06 .93 .71 1.10-1.13 .99-1.00 1.13 1.00 1.20-1.21 1.21 The final weighted average wai unchanged when compared to a week ago. The market tone war steady. Offerings from production areas were mote than suf ficient for this week’s reduced to fidl tun schedules. HEAVY TYPE HENS (7 POUNDS AND UP) * FINAL PRICE, CENTS PER LB., GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE WEEK OF 27-MAY-96 RANGE MAJORITY WTO AVG AT FARM BUY ER LOADING 10-13 CENTS/LB. 10 10.60 AT FARM PRODUCER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT • WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, NJ. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, May 28, 1996 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL 1.15-1.50. LEGHORN FOWL .55-1.20. ROASTERS .65 .80. CHICKS, EA. .30-1.30. PULLETS EACH 4.50. GEESE EACH 1.75-3.75. BANTAMS 1.75. ROOSTERS .60-1.75. TURKEYS 1.25-1.50. BUNNIES EACH 1.50-4.75. DUCKS 1.00-1.65. RABBITS .30-1.60. PIGEONS EACH 2.00-5.00. GUINEAS EACH 2.25-9.50. EGGS: WHITE EXTRA LARGE & lUMBO .85-.88, LARGE .70-. BS, MEDIUM .34-.43, SMALL .32-.35, PEE WEES .22; BROWN EXTRA LARGE & lUMBO .80-.90, LARGE .65-.70, MEDIUM .35, SMALL .30, REEWEES 22. E. PA & NJ Poultry MAY 21,1996 HerttaaeV Computer Solutions Pullet Performance pullet management program Layer Performance Baaic layer recordkeeping program Layer Performance layer management program Layer Link link control system to Layer Performance Egg Supply Projection EMAS Egg Marketing Accounting System Heinsey’s Poultry EAST PETERSBURG, PA MAY 28,1996 PRICES PAID PER POUND. EXCEPT AS NOTED THERE WILL BE NO SALES GIVEN FOR MAY 28, 1996. Belleville Poultry BeßeTitle, Pa. Wednesday, May 29, 1996 Report supplied by Auction Geese: 3.00 ea. Tuikeyc none. Rootten: 5.00-8.25 ea. Bantams: 3.00-4.00 ea. Heavy heoi; 350 ea. Guineas: 5.50 ea. Silldes: 2.75 ea. Muscovy hens: 6.00 ea. Muscovy drakes: 11.00 ea. Mixed ducks: 6.00 ea. Guinea pigs: 1.50-5.00 ea. Bam pigeons: 2.25 ea. While birds: 4.25 ea. Pheasants: 10.00 ea. Peacocks; 24.00 ea. Quail: none. Fancy biidi: none. Rabbits: under 4 lbs. 1.50-3.00 ea., 4-0 lbs. 4.00-6.00 ea., over 6 lbs. 6.00-10.00 ea. New York Egg Market MAY 29, 1996 Prices were unchanged. The market tone was steady for the large sizes, and barely steady to steady for mediums. Demand was mixed and mostly moderate. Supplies of extra-large were about adequate, large were adequate, and mediums were adequ ate to ample and offered. The New York state inventory was 10% greater than last week, and the New Jersey inventory was 8% less than last Monday. 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 83-85 LARGE 80-83 MEDIUM 71-74 National Egg Market MAY 29, 1996 Prices were unchanged to lower for brown mediums in New England, higher for large in Virginia, and generally unchanged elsewhere. The market tone was steady to instances fully steady for the large sizes, and steady to weak for mediums. Demand was fair to good, best into retail specials, and food service. Sup plies of the large sizes continued to range from tight to adequate, and lighter weights were adequate to ample. Breaking stock supplies were adequate from tegular sup pliers, and inquiry for extra eggs was mini mal. Spent hen offerings were at least suf ficient to run desirable schedules. ESP Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM UNDBRORAOES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .45-.47,48-50 LBS. .50-.52,50L85. AND UP .S2-.53. Delmarva Broiler MAY 29, 1996 Movement of ready-to-oook whole birds wu good for the barely adequate to short supply of 3 pound and smaller sizes; about moderate on the adequate to fully adequate offerings of heavier sizes. Live supplies were moderate, instances light; weights were desirable to heavy. Processing sche dules were moderate to heavy. Lest than tmddot asking prices were unchanged at 68 to 80 cents. Trade sentiment was fully steady to firm. In the parts complex, all items were clearing well. Leg items were short at several plants. Breast cuts were adequate and well balanced. Wings varied from well cleared to adequate. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 05/29 05/27 05/27 05/22 05/20 2,402 (A) (A) 2,466 4.87 (A) Not released to avoid disclosing individual operations. * BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDI ATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OP BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 66-80 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 69.48 NO. OF BOXES 10,751 *8 of 9 plants repotting. Berry L. Gerber , r (717) 367-3849 ''' "‘* * * Pressure Washing ✓ 1821 Majrtown Bawl Elixabtthtown, PA 17022 Cleaning and Disinfecting • Layers • Pullets • Breeden. •Broilers Now offering FRFJE ESTIMATES for all your pressure washing needs. Wouldn’t it be nice to know the cost before the work begins! Risser s Poultry Inc. P.O. BOX 52 • LITITZ, PA Over 60 years of prompt payment and dependable service. Tel. 717-626-5466 PAX 717-627-3599 Frau Friday, May 24-30 FRI. MON. TUES. .95 C .95 .89 L .89 .85 O .85 .76 S .76 .62 B .62 .73 D .73 .85 .82 .73 .85 .82 .73 Trucklot buying intereit was mixed at dealen became ielective in their limited baying activities Offering! were uiually at lean adequate with trader! attempting to obtain premium*. Retail and distributive movement wai quickly returning to a more mediocre type demand. The market tone was unsettled with undertying sentiment becoming increasingly 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) 195 BREAST - WITH RIBS 102-103 BREAST - LINE RUN 102 LEGS 51-52 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 37-38 DRUMSTICKS 56-57 THIGHS 42-43 WINGS (WHOLE) 52-53 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 12-14 LIV ERS (5 POUND TUBS) 25 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. MASSA CHUSETTS. CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND. AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Buyers and Haulers of Leghorn, Medium, and Heavy Fowl Now using carts for the most efficient means of moving spentfowl WED. THUKS. .95 .95 .89 .89 .85 .85 .76 .73 .62 .62 .73 .73 .85 .85 .82 .82 .73 .73 .36 .36 NE Chicken Pis 1&2 MAY 29, 1996 HAT, STRAW Ac GRAIN SALE Every Thursday at 12 NOON Vintage Sales Stables, Inc. (Rt. 30,10 miles east of Lancaster In Paradise, PA) For Info. ® 442-4181 bus. 458-8518 home
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