r’Ai rjW ,i 5 wissoneJ M-Lancaater Farming,- Saturdays March 32,*1997 N.E. Weekly Shell Egg Report March M Report Supplied by USDA PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A" BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES: EX. LARGE LI2. 1.05-1.09 1.07- 1.08- 1.08 1.12-I.IS 1.15 MAINE NEW HAMPSHIRE MOSTLY ' RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Lancaster farming -Staff- Everett R. Newswanger Managing Editor Im Ann Oood, Staff Andj Andrew*, Staff Vernon Achenbach Jr.. Staff Ephrata Office Phone (7X7) 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 Well*, Indian* Marion Center (412) 397-2529 Judith Patton. 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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. Farm skis, Inc. Phone (203) 966-1746 PUBLISHER’S LIABILITY FOR ERROR The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions 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. LARGE MEDIUM SMALL 1.07 .93 .75 1.02-1.06 .86-.90 1.04-1.05 .BS-.89 1.03-1.07 .S9-.93 .89 1.07-1.10 .93-.96 1.10 .96 1.03 National Egg Market MARCH 19,1997 Price* were unchanged to higher on large lize* in the Bast and Midwest, unchanged on the balance. The maricet tone tanged from steady to firm. Demand was moderate to very good, mostly good. Sup plies were tight to fully adequate with extra product held with confidence. 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Crossbred Roosters 4-6# .50-1.10,7-11# 50-1.10. Guinea Fowl 1.60-1.95. Benty Roosters 3.00-6.00 each. Banty Hens 2.50-4.00 each. Leghorn Hens .18-.32. Leghosn Roosters .10-.24. Silkies 2.50-3.00 ea. Geese 9-14# .10-.34. Pigeons 2.50-3.15 ea. White Pigeons 4.75-6.00 ea. Rabbits 4-6# 1.20-1.54,7-11# 1.20-1.48. Bunnies 2.00-8.00 ea. Guinea Pigs 1.00-4.00 ea. Goats 40.00-52.00 ea. Kid Goals 21.00-42.00 ea. Doves 3.00-6.00 ea. Chukars, not enough. Pullets 4-6 lbs. .60-.82. Dwarf Bunnies 7.00-10.00. .6S-.72 .70-.71 .71-.75 Tnicklot buying activity was limited at dealers were cautioui and attempted to work with minimal floor stocks. vsfferingi were for the moat part, fully sufficient to handle the current trade interest. Demand was sluggish and about typical for the latter part of the month. The market tone was barely steady to weak in instances. PRICES PAID PER POUND, ICE PACKED AND CO2 PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIV ERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS IN POOL % GSI FEED BINS • r NE Chicken Pts 1&2 MARCH 19,1997 I_K|. Manufactured by. drS automatic farm systems 608 E Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone. 717-274-5333 AUGERS SLIDE H «I*S ir >r t ** •• It K* TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUAN TITIES. ITEM CURRENT NEGO TIATED TRADING* BREAST - B/S (W & W/O TENDERS) 150-155 BREAST - WITH RIBS 77-78 BREAST - LINE RUN 77 LEGS 46-47 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 31-32 DRUMSTICKS 47-48 THIGHS 44-45 WINGS (WHOLE) 49-50 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 12-14 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 20 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVA NIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Weekly New York Egg Market WHITE JUMBO EX. LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS OFF GRADE BROWN EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .40-.42,48-50 LBS. .47-.49,50 LBS. AND UP .50-.51; TOURS. 42-44 LBS. .41-.43,48-50 LBS. .47-.50,50 LBS. AND UP .51-.52. need!* /en 9th —asT" ✓ In (eedlots ✓ In drying systems ✓ Commercial applications ✓ At feedmills or elevators ✓ Around poultry & dairy barns , ✓ At your grain bins or builk tanks ✓ Replacement Augers for feed Prices were higher for huge and earn large. The market tone was fully steady to firm. Demand continued to range from moderate to good, mostly good. Supplies for current needs were usually adequate and extra eggs were held with confidence for the Easter holiday. 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 90-92 LARGE S 7-90 MEDIUM 74-77 Northeast Quotes From March 15-20 FRI. MON. TUES. WED. .93 .91 .77 .93 .91 .77 ,34 .34 .34 .34 .34 Augers Galvanized • Carbon - Stainless Standard Auger Specifications Tube Gauge Flight Thickness Bu./Hr. RPM vm New York Egg Market MARCH 19,1997 .92 .90 .77 .93 .91 .77 .93 .91 .77 „ Duty con s,rUc!,on Heavy DU,y Lar ge Stock „ U-TROUGHS 14 3/16” 2000 431 14 3/16” 850 431 16 3/16" 250 431 12 1/4” 3000 431
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