M-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 14, 1996 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report December 10 Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX. LARGE 1.42 1.34- 1.36- 1.36- 1.36 1.35- 1.45 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 Achenbach Jr., Staff Bpbrata Office Phone (717) 626-1164 NEWS CORRESPONDENTS Joyce Bupp, York County Seven Valleys (717)428-1865 Carolyn Moyer, Bradford County Tioga 8c Susquehanna Roaring Branch (717)324-2482 Randy Wells, Indiana Manon Center (412)397-2529 Judith Patton, Union Mifflmburg (717)966-4770 Gall Strock, Mifflin Huntingdon ft Juniata Belleville (717)935-5675 Linda Williams, Bedford, Bedford (814)623-5745 Gay Brownlee. Somerset Salisbury (814)662-2127 David Hiebcrt, Westmoreland Scottdale (412)887-5929 Jamea Martin, Mercer Sandy Lake (412)376-2682 Beth Miller, Cumberland Newville (717)776-6571 Loin Szymanski, Maryland Westminster (410)848-5241 Karen Butler, Maryland Frederick (301)698-5436 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscription Price: $27.50 per year; 553.00 - 2 years $37.50 per year outside of: PA. NJ, MD, DE. NY, OH. VA & WV $73.00 • 2 Years Non-Refundable Lancaster Farming (ISSN is published weekly for $27.50 per year; $53.00 - 2 years by Lancaster Farming, P.O. Box 609 1 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522. Periodicals 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 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. Farmalds, 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 bervicc should be directed to the publishing manager. PUBLISHER’S LIABILITY FOR ERROR The publisher shall not be liable lor slight changes or typo graphical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertise ment. The publisher's liability lor other errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strbtly limited to publica tion ol the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement MEDIUM 1.04 .97-1.01 .99-1.00 1.00-1.04 1.00 LARGE 1.38 1.30- 1.32- 1.32- 1.32 1.30- 1.41 1.00-1.07 1.07 Delmarva Broiler DECEMBER 11, 1996 Movement of ready-to-cook whole birdi continued seasonally light and unaggres live. Live luppliei were moderate to heavy; weight* varied in a fiill range of light to heavy. Proceiiing schedule* were moderate to heavy. Lest than truck!ot ask ing prices were unchanged at 60 to 74 cents. Trade sentiment was barely steady to weak. In the parts complex, volumes var ied from one plant to another; however, all items were at least adequate or available for immediate delivery. Buying interest was very light and highly selective. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 12/11 12/0912/0912/04 12/022,3692,383 4.87 2,406 4.85 *BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIP MENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 56-74 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 63.18 NO. OP BOXES 6,862 *7 of 9 plants repotting. National Egg Market DECEMBER 11, 1996 Prices were unchanged. Hie market tone was mixed with large sizes often no better than steady, and mediums generally steady. Demand ranged light to good, mostly moderate into retail channels, and wholesale trading was limited. Supplies were adequate or available with the large sizes in the longest position. Breaking stock ruppliei were adequate or available for the light to moderate demand, and the market tone was generally no better than steady. Light type hen supplies remained short to adequate for the fairly active demand. Price! woe cloic to unchanged from ■ week ago. The maiket tone ws« generally steady. Demand was moderate to good. Offerings from production areas were slightly mote available but remained short to about adequate for this week's desired kill schedules. Finished sales were fairly active at near unchanged price levels. HEAVY TYPE HENS (7 POUNDS AND UP) • FINAL PRICE, CENTS PER LB., GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE WEEK OF 09-DEC-96 RANGE MAJORITY WTD AVG AT FARM BUY ER LOADING 14.5-17 CBNTS/LB. 14.5-16 15.51 AT FARM PRODUCER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT • WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. SMALL .77 .70-.74 .72-.73 ,73-.77 Belleville Poultry Belleville, Pa. Wednesday, December 11, 1996 Report supplied by Auction Geese: 1.50 ea. Turkeyi: 7.00-8.00 ea. Roosters; 4.00-7.50 ea. Bantams: .25-2.75 ea. Heavy hens; 2.00-3.00 ea. Guineas: 4.00 ea. Silkies; 3.00-4.00 ea. Muscovy hens: 4.50 ea. Muscovy drakes: 7.00-9.00 ea. Mixed ducks; 2.75-3.25 ea. Bam pigeons; 2.00 ea. White birds: 4.25 ea. Rabbits: under 4 lbs. .25-1.75 ea.. 4-6 lbs. 4.90-6.00 ea., over 6 lbs. 4.00-7.00 ea. Sale will be held New Year's Day at 1 p.m. PRICES TO RETAILERS WERE UNCHANGED TO LOWER ON LARGE SIZES IN PHILADELPHIA AND PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS IN NEW ENGLAND WERE LOWER ON EXTRA LARGE AND LARGE. DEMAND WAS LIGHT TO GOOD, MOSTLY MOD ERATE. WITH RETAILERS AND THEIR SUPPLIERS LOOKING FOR WARD TO A GREATER DEMAND THE NEXT TWO WEEKS DUB TO THE HOUDAY SEASON. SUPPLIES OF BROWN JUMO AND MEDIUMS WERE TIGHT AND EXTRA LARGE AND LARGE WERE ADEQUATE TO FULLY ADEQUATE. SUPPLIES OP WHITE EGGS WERE A VAILALBE IN LARGER SIZES. WHILE MEDIUMS WERE ADEQUATE BREAKING STOCK SUP PLIES WERE ADEQUATE TO FULLY ADEQUATE PHILADELPHIA, PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, DELIVERED STORE DOOR, EXTRA LARGE 1.09-1.13, LARGE 1.07-1.11, MEDIUM .91-.93. Layer Management Services 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 Finanactal and Performance Analysis HSfop^ ft D. #/, Box 213 • Annville, PA 17003 (717) 867-8366 E. PA & NJ Poultry DECEMBER 9, 1996 North Atlantic Shell Eggs December 12, 1996 Atlanta, Ga. Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS; MON. 42-44 LBS. .60-.62, 48-50 LBS. .6S-.69, 50 LBS. AND UP .69-.71. New York Egg Market DECEMBER 11, 1996 Pricei were unchanged. The market tone was about steady. Demand was light to good, mostly moderate. Supplies were adequate to Killy adequate with large sizes available. 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 113-115 LARGE 110-113 MEDIUM 93-96 NE Chicken Pts 1&2 DECEMBER 11, 1996 TmCklol buying activity was mostly of a light and spotty nature. Offerings were often noted as Killy adequate and difficult to place. Buyers were extremely cautious and attempted to work as close as possible with needs. Demand was seasonally light with holiday baying activity also reported as slower than expected. The market tone was weak and unsettled. 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 AW/O TENDERS) 145 BREAST-WITH RIBS 65-66 BREAST - LINE RUN 65 Northeast Agri Systems Your Authorized Distributor Shenandoah . Cage Systems \ S P? ce H ® aters • PoSltry & Swine -Incinerators Feeding • Brooders • Bins & Augers * Nests HIRED-HAND fJK HEATERS AND CONTROLS ***• Poultry, Dairy & Swine Buildings & Equipment TOLL FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER: 1-800-673-2580 Northeast Agrl Systems, Inc ■ Hj Ftyway Business Pork lrno,v ° Sl ° f * ” HSI 139* Watt AKpon Rood 5S Utltt, PA 17643 (rJSSiSSWSw JB (*(717)569-2702 1-MMSMMI W|BB l-800-673-2580 BS From Friday, Dec. 6-12 FRI. MON. TUBS, 1.19 1.19 1.19 1.17 1.17 1.17 I.IS US US .98 .98 .98 .71 .71 .71 1.03 1.03 1.03 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.16 1.16 1.16 .88 .86 .86 .55 .55 .55 LEGS 53-54 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 32-33 DRUMSTICKS 50-51 THIGHS 47-48 WINGS (WHOLE) 62-63 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 12-14 LIV ERS (5 POUND TUBS) 25 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40-45 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSA CHUSETTS. CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND. AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, NJ. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, December Ilk 1996 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL .40-.95. MIXED FOWL .50-.70. PULLETS EACH 245-6.00. GEESE 1.25-1.60 EACH. BANTAMS .55-1.40. ROOSTERS 50-1.60. BUNNIES EACH 1.00-1.50. DUCKS .30-1.75. RABBITS 50-1.45. PIGEONS BACH 2.004.75. EGGS: WHITE EXTRA LARGE A JUMBO 1.05-1.15, LARGE .85-1.08, MEDIUM .79-.80. BROWN EXTRA LARGE & JUMBO 1.01-1.18, LARGE .71-.95, MEDIUM .6S-.79. WED. THURS. 1.19 1.17 1.17 1.15 1.15 1.13 .98 .98 .71 .71 1.03 1.01 1.18 1.18 1.16 1.16 .86 .88 .55 .55 HAY. STRAW & GRAIN SALE Every Thursday at 12 NOON Vintage Sales Stables, Inc. (Rt. 30,10 miles east of Lancaster in Paradise, PA) For info. (717) 442-4181 bus. (610) 45841518 home LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. 1 mile East of Fredericksburg along Rt. 22 Every Thes. at 1:30 pm Cattle Sale 2nd & 4th Dies. Special Fed Cattle Sale Dave ißrubaker (717) 865-2281
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