Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was seasonally active as buyers sought to refill empty pipelines. Seller offerings were tight due to recent plant closings but were generally adequate. Live supplies were about moderate; weights were desirable to heavy. Process ing schedules were moderate to light. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at 48 to 62 cents. Trade senti ment was mostly steady. In the parts complex, offerings were adequate to closely cleared on current production, however, some product was noted as readily available out of last Thursday and Friday, particularly on some breast cuts. “ACTUAL SLAUGHTER WEEK ENDING 12/22/01 WAS 12,324,483 HEAD 5.15 LBS. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 12/26 12/24 12/24 12/19 12/17 2,246 (A) (A) 2,124 5.27 12/25 12/2112/2112/18 12/14 Holiday 3,500 5.012,069 5.07 12/2412/2012/2012/17 12/13 (A) 2,356 5.112,276 5.16 BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMME DIATE DELIVERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIP- MENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA BRANDED U.S. GRADE A 12/26/01 12/25/01 12/24/01 RANGE 47-62 45-65 WEIGHTED AV ERAGE 49.08 Holiday 50.89 NO. OF BOXES 5,40910,977 8 of 8 plants reporting. North Atlantic Eggs Atlanta, Georgia Report Supplied by USDA December 26,2001 In Philadelphia prices on larger sizes were unchanged to .5 cent higher and medium prices were unchanged to 3 cents higher. In New England and Boston prices were unchanged entering the week. The market tone was steady on both white and brown eggs. Demand was moderate to instances good after the long holiday weekend. Supplies were generally adequate for current needs. Breaking stock demand was steady at best for ample to burdensome offerings. Offerings for light type hens was mostly adequate for a fair at best demand. PHILADELPHIA: PRICES TO RE TAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CAR TONS. DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE: EXTRA LARGE .67-.69, LARGE .65- .67, MEDIUM .SO-.52 BOSTON: PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, BROWN + '■> ! teßanibn, Rfci^ia *' ; : ■ afii6ntei.com EGGS IN CARTONS, DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE: EXTRA LARGE 1.00-1.02, LARGE .92:94, MEDIUM .69-.71 NEW ENGLAND: PRICES PAID TO PRODUCERS, CASES EX CHANGED, GRADE YIELD BASIS, BROWN EGGS LOOSE, AT FARM, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE: JUMBO 1.20-1.23, EXTRA LARGE .81- .84, LARGE .73-.76, MEDIUM .50-.53, SMALL ,23-.26 National Broiler Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA FEDERAL/STATE: Majority prices were unchanged to lower, mostly un changed when compared to previous week. Trade sentiment was overall steady at best. Retail demand was mostly slow, but expected to improve later in the week and next week with first of the month approaching and planned features. Food service demand was light to fairly good aided by fast food and catering services. Offerings were in a better balance due to reduced holiday schedules. In the parts structure, trading was mostly light, but stronger for wings which were also sufficient to tight. The remaining items were at least ade quate or available. In production areas, live supplies were moderate with weights ranging desirable to heavy, mostly desir able. V* t* Some markets not available because of the holiday Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. December 21,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were generally un changed on whole eggs, unchanged to lower on other items, with yolks values in the weakest position when compared to previous week’s trading. Demand was seasonally light and limited for the avail able offerings. The undertone continued barely steady to weak. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending December 15, 2001 were 1% lower than the previous week, but 12% higher than the same week last year. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS) TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 39-46, mostly 42-43; BLENDS (/) TFEWR, WHITES 22-32, mostly 22-25; SUG ARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 77-80, mostly 79-80; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 72-76, mostly 73-75. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cent.): WHOLE 48-52; BLENDS 65-80; WHITES 28-48; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 81-92; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solida) 77-90. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa December 27,2001 Report Supplied By USDA WHOLE YOUNG TURKEYS, FROZEN, Consumer Sizes, Commodity Pack or Equivalent, US Grade A, cents per lb, delivered (minimum of 10,000 lb lots) for Dec. 27. CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern QUICK-START Zeiset 7 Equipment h --- .ft — —I . 2187 North Penryn Rd., Manheim, PA 17545 Phone (717) 665-4056 Fax (717) 665-2240 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 29,2001 -AS Region: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 65-66; Sales 0. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 58-59; Sales 0. FRESH TURKEYS: With Timers or Equivalent, US Grade A delivered first receivers, cents per lb, Eastern Region, Week of Dec. 24,2001. HENS, 8-16 lb FRESH: Sales (Promo tions included) 73.00; 20,000 lbs. Sales (Promotions not included) 73.00; 20,000 lbs. TOMS, 16-24 lbs. FRESH; Sales (Promotions not included): 63.00; 20,000 lb. Sales (Promotions not included) 63.00; 20,000 lb. Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending December 28, 2001 will de crease by 23 percent. Present week pur chases for the week ending December 21, 2001 were 390,936 cases which was 16 percent above the prior week and 4 per cent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CAR TONED: 350,205. up 17% from prior week; LOOSE: 40,731, up 7%; TOTAL: 390,936, up 16% Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and estimates by 17 coopera tors; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. The Pax QUICK START™ pan feeding system grows chicks into FINISHED broilers efficiently. tomatic OF AMERICA, INC National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA fsfrlr < r X ffL ?—‘r-SteS ' "rirrsgg „ ~~==g^s SJsSL ~sgr ~s~«a& Feed Storage and Delivery Systems 4b The Ultimate Nest For Commercial Floor Birds
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