N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Dacaabcr 91 R*por( Suppltod by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX. LARGE 1.13 1.03-1.07 I.QS-1.06 1.09-1.13 1.09 1.15-1.16 1.16 MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Lancaster farming ♦♦Staff- Everett R. 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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 UNCASTER FARMING, 1 East Main StreeL P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. Phone: Lititz (717)626-11&4 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 Fa. Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association. National Advertising Representative JX. Fannalds, Inc. Phone (203)966-1746 Available On Microfilm Copies of Lancaster Fanning arc available on microfilm from University Microfilms International, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Any questions about their hcrvicc 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 ot an advertise ment. The publisher's lability 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 lor the advertisement. I ' LARGE MEDIUM SMALL 1.09 .99 .77 .91-1.02 .90-.94 .70-.74 1.00-1.01 '.92-.93 .T2-.73 1.05-1.09 .94-.99 .74-.T7 LOS .94 .74 1.10-1.12 1.12 .99-1.02 1.02 Heinsey’s Poultry JANUARY 2,1997 RANGE Muicovy Duck* - Dialed 1.00 - 1.14 Muicovy Ducki - Hem JO - .94 Red Fowl 4-4.5 .40 - .54 Red Fowl 5-6 .50 - .74 Crossbred Fowl 5-9 JO - 52 Craubied Rooiten 4-6 .50 • .78 Crossbred Rooiten 7-11 .40 - .74 Binty Rooeten 2JO - 5.00 ea. Banty Hem 1.00 - 3.00 ea. Leghorn Hem .16 - .22 Silkiei 2.75 - 350 ea. Geese 9-14 .10 - .16 Pigeons 2J5 - 3.50 ea. While Pigeom 5.00 - 6.25 ea. Rabbiu 4-6 .92 - 1.04 Rabbits 7-11 .90 - 1.02 Bunnies 150 - 4.00 ea. Guinea Pigs 1.00 ea. Total Coops Sold 610 Hackettstown Poultry & Egg Hackctlitown, NJ. , Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, December 30, 1996 Report Supplied by Auction HEAVY FOWL .50-1.00. MIXED FOWL 50-.95. GEESE .35-50. BANTAMS .90. ROOSTERS .80-1.05. DUCKS .85-1.20. RABBITS .35-1.20. PIGEONS EACH 2.00-4.50. EGGS: WHITE EXTRA LARGE ft JUMBO .90-1.01, LARGE .76-.90. BROWN EXTRA LARGE ft JUMBO .85-1.04, LARGE'.7O-.80, MEDIUM 50-.70. Northeast Agri Systems Your Authorized Distributor Shenandoah •Cage Systems • Space Heaters • Poultry & Swine * Feeding * Brooders • Bins & Augers * Nests mRED^HANDmi HEATERS AND CONTROLS Poultry, Dairy & Swine Buildings & Equipment TOLL FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER: 1-800-673-2580 L... .. . Nnrthanst Anri Systems Inr tB BS BBDHI FlywoyßuslnwPaA “ SB 139 A w«t Airport Rood S Utltz PA 17543 KM MHILUJIIt Ph (717)969-270: 14N-7154M1 -Mi ■MMH 1-800-673-2580 ESS Providing Optimum Performance Management and Investment Services to the Egg Layer Industry Egg movement rnminnad light to mod* eraU. Supplies were adequate to ample and available. Breaking Hock supplies wen at kut -adequate for the generally light dedund, and the undertone waa barely ateady. Belleville Poultry BaHevlla, Pa. Wsdaaaday, January 1, 1997 ■•port anppUad by Aectioo Oeeie; 3.30 ea. Turkeys; 4.00-8.00 ea. Roosters; 3.00-1.00 ea. Bantami: .23-2.30 ea. Heavy hem: 2.00-3.00 ea. Guineas: 250 ea. Silkies: young: 1.75. Muscovy hens: 450 ea. Muscovy drakes: 7.00-9.00 ea; yoong 2.00.3.00. Mixed ducks: 3.00-5.00 ea. Bam pigeons: 220 ea. While buds: 350 ea. Rabbits: under 4 Dm. .50-Z73 ea.,4-6 lbs. 4.00-6.00 ea., over 6 lb*. 6.00-10.00 ea. Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds vu good, with moct plants working reduced schedules and pin to close for the holiday. Offerings ranged adequate to tight Live supplies were at least moderate with weights tanging desirable to heavy. Processing schedules were very light Less ■hm tmcklot asking prices were 2 cent higher it 64 to 78 cents. Trade sentiment wit hilly steady to firm. In the puts com plex, wings were in short supply. Breast items were adequate to short Leg items were generally adequate. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DBLMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 12/31 12/2712/2712/2412/201,6892,219 4.82 1,118 4.63 *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 59-76 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 63.72 NO. OF BOXES 10,426 *8 of 9 plants reporting. RD#/, Box 2/3 • Ann vllle. PA 17003 // 7-867-8366 National Egg Market Delmarva Broiler DECEMBER 31,1996 Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes WHITE JUMBO EX, LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM UNDBRGRAOBS AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: MON. 42-44 LBS. .44-.46, 48-50 LBS. .51-.53. 50 LBS. AND UP .S3-.54; TUBS. 42-44 LBS. A2-.44,48-50 LBS. .49-.51,50 LBS. AND UP .51-.52. E. PA & NJ Poultry DECEMBER 30, 1996 Majority prices were close to unchanged from a week ago. The market tone was generally steady. Demand was moderate to good. Slaughter schedules will he reduced this week for New Year's holiday. Offer ings were usually fat balance. Finished pro duct sales continued to easily clear avail able supplies. HEAVY*TYPB HENS (7 POUNDS AND UP) * FINAL PRICE, CENTS PER LB.. GENERALLY FOR SLAUGHTER THE WEEK OF 30-DEC-96 RANGE MAJORITY WTD AVG AT FARM BUYER LOADING 14.5-17 CBNTS/LB. 15.5 15.57 AT FARM PRODUCER LOADING TOO FEW TO REPORT FOB PLANT TOO FEW TO REPORT • WEIGHTS UNDER 7 LBS. SUBJECT TO DISCOUNT. HAT. STRAW ft GRAIN SALE Ev«fy Thursday Pressure Washing ** l2 N< !? N , / • Poultry Houses • Hog Barns Vintage Sales , v -"'\ • Dairy Bams • Veal Pena Stables, Inc. V (Rt. 30,10 miles east , , . tT , „ . of Lancaster Reliable Service Low Hourly Rate in Paradlaa, PA) Free Estimates We Will Bid Jobs For Info. References Available (717)442-4181 bus. (610) 4 5 8-^ l Bhonm J Barry L> Garber • 717-367-3649 * Bulk Minimum: The minimum bulk delivery Is 1 ton per term - dairy & horse feeds may be combined to meet 1 ton minimum. The above calf feed prices are for the week of January fl and Include a 21/2% cash discount paid 15th of the following month. x pcnntield feeds I Quality Vahir Srrvicr Prom Friday, Dec. 27 to Thursday, Jan. 2 FRL MON. TUBS. WED. 1.01 .99 1.01 .99 .38 .38 .36 .90 - .98 .96 .79 .98 .96 .79 New York Egg Market DECEMBER 31,1996 Price* were lower. The market tone remained cautiouely Heady to weak. Retail demand was mixed acroai the full range, and was mostly moderate. Supplies were general ly at least adequate except mediums were occasionally tight and sought through whole sale channels. The New York state inventory was 17% less than last week, and the New Jersey inventory wea 12% leu than last Man day. 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 73-78
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