M-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 18, 2000
Weekly New York Egg Market
Northeast Quotes
Prices Supplied By Urner-Barry
From March 10-16
FRI. MON. TUES. WED. THUR.
WHITE
JUMBO
EX.LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
PULLETS
BROWN
EX.LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
UNDERGRADES
AND CHECKS .11 .11 .12 .12 .12
BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .20-.22, 48-50 LBS. .2S-.27, 50 LBS. AND
UP .27-.25. TUES. 42-44 LBS. .21-.23,48-50 LBS. .26-.25, 50 LBS. AND UP .2S-.29.
LANCASTER FARMING
• Staff*
Everett R. Newswenger, Editor
Lou Ann Good, Staff
Andy Andrews, Staff
Jayne Sebright, Staff
NEWS CORRESPONDENTS
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Seven Valleys (717)428-1865
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Tioga ft Susquehanna
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Randy Wells, Indiana
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Gail Strock, Mifflin
Huntingdon ft Juniata
Belleville (717)935-5675
Linda Williams, Bedford ft Blair
Bedford (814)623-5745
Gay Brownlee, Somerset
Salisbury (814)662-2127
David Hlebert, Westmoreland
Scottdale (724)887-5929
Sandy Bradley,
Mercer ft Crawford
Grove City (814) 786-7275
Virginia Wilt, Adams
Wnghtsville (717)252-2038
Karen Butler, Maryland
Mt Airy (301) 829-0909
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.78 .78 .76 .76 .76
.59 .59 .57 .57 .57
DELMARVA BROILER/FRYER
MARKET. FEDERAL-STATE
Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds
was slow to fair at best and about as
expected as normal lighter mid-week and
mid-month activity combined with buyers
shifting interest to com beef and cabbage.
Offerings varied by size and volume but
were at least adequate overall. Live sup
plies were mostly moderate; weights var
ied in a full range of light to heavy. Pro
cessing schedules were light to moderately
heavy. Less than truckiot asking prices
were unchanged at 49 to 61 cents. Trade
sentiment was mostly steady. In the parts
complex, all items were adequate. Wings
were in closest balance. Leg cuts were in
heaviest supply.
ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF
BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA
(000)
ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG.
WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT
03/15 03/13 03/13 03/08 03/06
2379 2360 5.18 2,411 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
47-69 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 52.16
NO. OF BOXES 7,715
*6 of 8 plants reporting.
Lititz (717) 626-1164
Ephrata (717) 733-6397
Lancaster (717) 394-3047
FAX 717-733-6058
(717)721-4412
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.65 .67
.64 .66
.60 .62
.49 .50
.41 .41
Delmarve
Broiler
ATLANTA, GA.
MARCH IS, 2000
National
Egg Market
ATLANTA, GA
MARCH 15, 2000
NATIONAL EGO MARKET • AT A
GLANCE
In Chicago, prices were slightly higher
on the larger sizes, unchanged on the
balance. In the Eastern region, prices were
unchanged to slightly higher on the larger
sizes, unchanged on the smaller sizes.
Elsewhere, prices were unchanged. The
market tone ranged steady to firm, mostly
fully steady to instances firm. Demand was
mined in a lull range, light to good, usually
moderate; with best movement centering
around the occasional retail feature. Sup
plies continued adequate to well balanced,
although, occasionally held with confi
dence. Breaking stock supplies were gen
erally adequate from regular sources, and
demand for additional product was usually
limited. Light type fowl were adequate for
current trade requirements.
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Ventilation Pipes should be cleaned every two years
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Barry L. Garber
Phone 717-367-3649
Pager 717-305-4123
Heinsey’s Poultry
Root’s, East Petersburg
Report Supplied by Auction
Tuesday, March 15,2000
MUSCOVY DUCK DRAKES .60-.72,
HENS .6S-.74.
PEKIN DUCKS, NOT EOUGH.
RED FOWL 4-4'/i LBS. .30-.54, 5-6
■5O-.72.
CROSSBRED FOWL 5-9 LBS. .50-
.84.
CROSSBRED ROOSTERS 4-6 .60-
1.02,7-11 LBS. .60-1.14.
GUINEA FOWL 1.50-1.95.
BANTAM ROOSTERS 2.50-6.00,
HENS 2.50-3.50 EA.
LEGHORN HENS .20-.32.
ROOSTERS, .40-.58.
SILKIES 2.50-3.00 EA.
GEESE 9-14 LBS. .34-.46.
PIGEONS 3.00-3.75 EA.
WHITE PIGEONS 2.25-3.50 EA.
RABBITS 4-6 LBS. 1.10-1.38, 7-11
LBS. 1.00-1.30.
BUNNIES 2.50-6.00 EA.
GUINEA PIGS 5.00-8.00 EA.
GOATS 40.00-47.00 ea.
KIDS 24.00-37.00 EA.
DOVES 4.50-6.00 EA.
CHUKARS, NOT ENOUGH.
PULLETS 4-6 LBS. .70-.92.
TOTAL COOPS 714.
New York
Egg Market
ATLANTA, GA.
MARCH 15, 2000
NEW YORK BOOS. MARCH IS,
2000. FEDERAL-STATE
Prices were I cent higher on the larger
sizes and unchanged for mediums. The
market tone was mostly steady to fully
steady, instances firm. Demand was gener
ally fait to moderate, and was best for the
occasional retail promotion. Supplies were
usually adequate.
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 58-60
LARGE 55-58 MEDIUM 44-47
EASTERN REGION FROZEN EGGS,
MARCH 10. 2000. FEDERAL-STATE
Majority prices were unchanged to
slightly higher on whites, balance of items
were generally unchanged when compared
to a week earlier. Demand was light and
unaggressive for fully adequate offerings
of yolks, interest was usually moderate but
improved on whole; and good for limited
supplies of whites. The undertone
improved on whole and whiter Liquid and
frozen eggs (ingredients included) pro
cessed under federal inspectin in the East
ern region for the week ending March 04,
2000 were 2 % more than than last week,
and 10 % more than a year ago. Shell egg
suppliers were being reduced but still fully
adequate for needs.
WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES
(CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON
TAINERS)
TRUCKLOTS LTL (MIN. 25 CONT.)
RANGE MOSTLY RANGE
WHOLE 39-43 40-41 46-53 BLENDS
(J) TFEWR 55-65 WHITES 41-44 47-54
SUGARED YOLKS (MIN 43% SOLIDS)
4648 51-62 SALTED YOLKS (MIN 43%
SOLIDS) 43-46 49-69
( I ) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS
SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32%
EGG SOLIDS.
March 14,2000
Report Supplied by USDA
PRICES PAH) PER DOZEN GRADE “a” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS
DELIVERED TO RETAIL STORES:
MAINE
NEW HAMPSHIRE .96-1.00
MOSTLY .98-99
RHODE ISLAND .99-1.03
MOSTLY .99
VERMONT
MOSTLY
Livestock Cooperative
Auction Market of
North Jersey
Poultry & Egg
Hackcttstown, N.J.
Report Supplied by Auction
Tuesday, March 14,2000
HEAVY FOWL .90-1.05 LB.
LEGHORN FOWL .05-.10 LB.
TURKEYS .60-2.05 LB.
ROASTERS .45-.50 LB.
BROILERS .40-.50L8.
GEESE 8.50 EA., .30 LB.
BANTAMS .25-3.50 EA., .75 LB.
ROOSTERS 1.50-3.00 EA., .10-1.15
LB.
BUNNIES 3.00-3.50 EA.
DUCKS 4.00-9.00 EA., .20-. SO LB.
RABBITS .30-1.10 LB.
PIGEONS 1.50-2.00 EA.
GUINEAS: 5.00-12.00 EA.
GRADE A EGGS: WHITE JUMBO,
EX. URGE. .38.65, LARGE .37-.59;
BROWN EGGS, JUMBO, EX. URGE.
.S7-.72, LARGE .50-.59, MEDIUM .45.
NY Phil
Frozen Eggs
ATLANTA, GA.
MARCH 10, 2000
LEBANON
VALLEY
LIVESTOCK
MARKET, INC.
1 mile East of
Fredericksburg
along Rt. 22
Cattle Sale Every
I\ies. & Fri. at 1:30 P.M.
2nd & 4th Tues.
Special Fed Cattle Sale
Horse Sale
Every Second Sat.
of Each Month
Dave Brubaker
(717) 865-2881
N. E. Weekly Shell Egg Report
EX.LARGE
1.03
1.05-1.00
Vi.o6
Belleville Poultry
Belleville, Pa.
Report Supplied by Auction
Wednesday, March 15,2000
GEESE: 1.00-1.50 EA.
TURKEYS: NONE.
GUINEAS: 4.50-5.00 EA.
ROOSTERS: 3.00-6.00 EA.
BANTAMS: 1.50-4.00 EA.
HEAVY HENS: 2.00-3.50 EA.
SILKIES: 2.25-2.75 EA.
MUSCOVY HENS: 2.00-2.50 EA.
MUSCOVY DRAKES; 4.00-5.00 EA.
MIXED DUCKS: 5.00-7.00 EA.
BARN PIGEONS: 1.75 EA.
WHITE BIRDS: 3.25 EA.
FANCY BIRDS: 3.25 EA.
PEACOCKS: 25.00 EA.
PHEASANTS: NONE.
DOVES: NONE.
QUAIL: NONE.
GUINEA PIGS: 3.50-6.25 EA.
RABBITS: UNDER 4 LBS. 2.00-6.00
EA., 4-6 LBS. 4.00-6.00 EA., OVER 6
LBS. 6.00-10.00 EA.
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