NE Chicken Pts 1&2 ATLANTA, GA. SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 NORTHEAST broiler/fryer parts - PART I FEDERAL-STATE Tiucklot buying interest was generally fair. Offerings were mixed but usually adequate and reports of heavy discounting were disappearing. Retail and distributive movement continued quiet, however, deal ers hoped sales planned for next week would help stimulate demand. The market tone was about steady and was described by most traders as stabilized. PRICES PAID PER POUND. ICE PACKED AND CO2 PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIV ERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS IN POOL IRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUAN TITIES. ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING* BREAST - B/S 130-135 TENDER LOINS 150 BREAST - WITH RIBS 52-53 BREAST - LINE RUN 52 LEGS 25-26 LEO QUARTERS (BULK) 15-16 DRUMSTICKS 34-35 THIGHS 18-19 B/S THIGHS 69-70 WINGS (WHOLE) 57-58 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 55-60 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40-45 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, CON NECTICUT. RHODE ISLAND. AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). • TODAY’S NEGO TIATED SALES AS OF 11:30 A M. Protein Ariatyte Request •Alfalfa • Alfalfa-Clover Mix • Alfalfa-Timothy Mix • Timothy • Clover • Clover-Timothy Mix Wrapped Haylage. * For Dairy Cows Call For Prices On High Protein Western Alfalfa •Delivered In trailer load lots, Approx. 10-15 Tons, •Guaranteed Payment Upon Delivery (cash, certified check. Bank draft) Wind Mill Farms Ivan A. Horst Box 693, KD. 2. Liverpool Pa.H2oft Call 717-444-2046 Delmarva Broiler ATLANTA, GA. SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 DELMARVA BROILER/FRYER MARKET. FEDERAL-STATE Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds increased slightly in some instances, but remained generally light and unaggressive, on par with typical late month and mid week activity. Offerings were readily available although sizes varied some plant to plant Live supplies were at least mod erate; weights varied in a full range of light to heavy. Processing schedules were mod erately heavy. Less than tiucklot asking prices were 1 cent lower at 48 to 60 cents. Trade sentiment was weak and unsettled. In the parts complex, all items were at least adequate for the light and spotty buying interest. Breast remained in heaviest supp ly- ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVO. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 09/29 09/27 09/27 09/22 09/20 2,452 2,412 5.13 2,430 5.12 *BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDI ATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A RANGE 48-73 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 52.94 NO. OF BOXES 6,917 *6 of 8 plants reporting. CR^ J=nr “ 131 LT CONSTRUCTION, INC. MANHEIM, PA (717) 653-4023 Pre-Engineered Buildings Lifetime Design Warranty LESTER > Dairy Equine Seif-Storagfe Remodeling North Atlantic Shell Eggs Sept. 30, 1999 Athol*, Go. Report Supplied By USDA IN PHILADELPHIA. PRICES WERE UNCHANGED TO 3 CENTS LOWER FOR THE LARGER SIZES AND UNCHANGED TO 2 CENTS LOWER FOR MEDIUMS. IN BOSTON, PRICES WERE ALSO UNCHANGED TO 3 CENTS LOWER FOR THE LARGER SIZES BUT MEDIUMS REMAINED UNCHANGED. IN NEW ENGLAND, PRICES WERE 3 CENTS LOWER FOR EXTRA LARGE AND LARGE AND UNCHANGED ON THE BALANCE. THE MARKET TONE WAS BARELY STEADY TO MOSTLY WEAK. DEMAND WAS GENERALLY FAIR. BEST WHERE FEATURED. OFFER INGS WERE ADEQUATE TO AMPLE BREAKING STOCK SUPPLIES FROM REGULAR SOURCES WERE AMPLE FOR THE LIGHT DEMAND. SPENT HEN AVAILABILITY WAS AMPLE FOR SLAUGHTER REQUIREMENTS. PHILADELPHIA: PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN: EXTRA LARGE 52-63.5, LARGE 50-61.5, MEDIUM 33-39.5. BOSTON: PRICES TO RETAILERS. SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS. USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A. BROWN EGOS IN CARTONS. DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN. EXTRA LARGE 95-103, LARGE 85-93. MEDIUM 56-58. NEW ENGLAND: PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS, CASES EXCHANGED, GRADE YIELD BASIS, BROWN EGGS LOOSE, AT FARM, CENTS PER DOZEN. JUMBO 122-125, EXTRA LARGE .73-76, LARGE 63-66. MEDIUM 37-40, SMALL 8-11. National Egg Market ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 29 1999 NATIONAL EGG MARKET - AT A GLANCE In the Eastern region, prices were unchanged to lower. Elsewhere, prices were generally unchanged. Trade senti ment was usually barely steady to weak. Retail demand was light to moderate as traders assess further market develop ments. Movement improved in some loca tions. However, supplies of alt sizes were reported as adequate to ample for the improvement. Breaking stock supplies were at least sufficient from regular sour ces, and demand for any additional product was generally absent, as breakers continue to work on reducing inventories. Light type hens were fully adequate to ample for cur rent processors' needs. New York Egg Market ATLANTA, GA. SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 NEW YORK EGGS, SEPTEMBER 29, 1999. FEOERALSTATE Prices were 3 cents lower for extra large and large, mediums were 1 cent tower. The market tone was weak. Demand was mostly fair, best where limited feature activity was present Supplies were adequ ate to ample for all sizes. PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A. WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS. DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE EXTRA LARGE 57-59 LARGE 54-57 MEDIUM 36-39 Morrison’s Cove Livestock, Poultry & Rabbit Report Martinsburg, Pa. September 27, 1999 Report Supplied by Auction ROOSTERS: 2.00-6.00. HEAVY HENS JO-1.90. BANTAMS .05-1.25. PIGEONS 1.40. DUCKS 2.00-3.90. BUNNIES .25-1.25. RABBITS 1.00-4.75. AUCTION EVERY MON. 7:30 P.M. FREE COMMODITY MARKET NEWSLETTER Whether your trade interests are grains or gold, Lehigh Valley Futures, Inc has the knowledge and expertise to assist you in these markets. For a copy of our newsletter and/or a free trading kit, please contact; Lehigh Valley Futures, SOOOTilghman Street Suite 249 Allentown, PA 18104 1-800-543-8939 or 1-610-366-7979 Fax 1-610-366-9842 lvfuture@microserve.net The risk of loss in trading futures and options on futures can be substantial Futures and options trading may not be suitable for everyone You should carefully consider the risks in light of your financial condition in deciding whether to trade Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 2, IMS-A5 North Jersey Market Hacketfatown, NJ. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, September 28, 1999 Hay—Straw A Grain Report ALFALFA; 5 LOTS, 1.30-2AO. MIXED HAY: 12 LOTS, 1.50-3.20 BALE. TIMOTHY: 6 LOTS, 1.90-2.50 BALE. GRASS; 8 LOTS. 2.00-2.50 BALE. MULCH; I LOT AT 1.40 BALE. OAT STRAW: 1 LOT AT 1.70 BALE. WHEAT STRAW: 1 LOT AT 2.10 BALE. RYE STRAW: 2 LOTS. 1.80 AND 2.00. 36 LOTS TOTAL Leinbach’s Hay Shippensburg, Pa. Sept. 25 and 28 Report Supplied By Auction 37 LOADS. ALFALFA: 80.00-165.00. MIXED HAY: 60.00-165.00. TIMOTHY: 95.00-175.00. BROMEGRASS; 85.00-127.00. STRAW: 80.00. EAR CORN: 90.00-95.00. RYE: 3.40-4.75 BU. WOOD: 30.00. Kutztown Produce Auction Hay Auction Report Supplied by Auction Saturday, September 25, 1999 18 LOADS. ALFALFA: 104.00-152.00. GRASS: 135.00-154.00. MIXED HAY: 148.00-160.00. TIMOTHY: 150.00-158.00. HAY: 24.00 LARGE ROUND. ' OAT STRAW: 84.00. WHEAT STRAW: 72.00-86.00. RYE SEED: 3.50-3.70 BU. HAY, STRAW, FIREWOOD, PRO DUCE AND CONSIGNMENTS SOLD EVERY SAT. AT 9 A.M. Lebanon Produce Hay Auction Rehtville, Pa. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 Report Supplied by Auction STRAW: 50.00. GRASS HAY: 125.00. EAR CORN; 85.00. FIREWOOD: 25.00. HAY SALE TUESDAYS, 10 A.M. Inc.