A6-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, December 29,2001 Young Turkey Parts And Bulk Meat Des Moines, lowa December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL YOUNG TURKEY PARTS AND BULK MEAT, Frozen, unless specified, cents per lb, delivered first receivers, part and full trucklots, as of Dec. 26,2001. The undertone on tom 2-joint wings was steady to fully steady with offerings the least available in the Midwest and East. The hen 2-joint wing undertone was barely steady to weak for the ade quate to ample offerings. The undertone on the balance of bulk parts were steady at best with offerings at least adequate for buyers’ needs. Domestic and export demand was slow on all items. Trading centered on light volumes of bulk parts for domestic shipments. Some livers traded at 21 cents shipping point for export. DOMESTIC TRADING: BREASTS, 4-8 lbs: Grade A 96.00; Plant Grade 91.00. DRUMSTICKS: TOM - avg. 29.00; HEN avg. 27.00. WINGS, FULL CUT: TOM - avg. 31.13; HEN - 31.00. WING, V-TYPE: TOM - avg 32 00, HEN - AVG. 38.00. NECKS: TOM - avg. 29.35; HEN - none. BREASTS, B/S, TOM NONE FROZEN, FRESH 141.60. THIGH MEAT, avg. 81.00. SCAPULA MEAT, 113.00 DES TRAPPED TENDERS 120.00 WING MEAT WITH SKIN - avg. 81.00 MECHANICALLY SEPARATED 14.50 EXPORT TRADING- DRUM STICKS: TOMS - avg. 28.00. WINGS, FULL-CUT: TOM - NONE. WINGS V TYPE: - TOMS - avg. 28.00 TAILS avg. 27.65. MECHANICALLY SEPA RATED; avg. 15.00. THIGH MEAT - avg. 82.00. National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 21,2001 Report Supplied By GSDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MARKET: Majority prices were un changed when compared to a weekear- Her. Demand ranged moderate to good. Supplies were sufficient on lights, good balance to tight on heavies. Undertone was generally steady on lights; at least steady to fully steady on heavies. Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks: 26-27.5, majority 26.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS; Without necks: 31-38, majority 33-35. Cents per pound, current negotiations freight cost included: LIGHT CANNER HENS. Line run without necks 26-28.5, majority 26.5-27. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks: 32.5-41 majority 35-36.5. National Egg Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were generally unchanged in most terminal areas following the long holiday weekend, although some loca tions values were higher on mediums and slightly higher on larger sizes. The market tone was steady. Demand was moderate to good. Supplies were usually adequate to well balanced with most areas reporting less inventories than a week earlier. Breaking stock supplies were adequate to ample with the Eastern region in the longest position. Demand for additional product was fair to very light. Spent fowl were at least adequate for the light demand. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers was limited as dealers remained very cautious and unaggressive and were unwilling to extend inventories beyond most immedi- MAR K E T LEESPORT, BERKS COUNTY, PA 19533 (610) 926-1307 LIVESTOCK AUCTION EVERYWEPNESPAY ■ 1;0Q P.M. liP L EES po RT b^i-\ 7 Farmers Market 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Flea Market 7:00 AM to ?? ate needs. Offerings of the 3 pound and lighter birds ranged balanced to ade quate, however, the heavier weights were fully sufficient. Movement through retail and distributive channels was seasonally slow. The market tone was steady on the 2.5 to 3 pound birds, but no better than steady on the balance. Final report of prices negotiated for trucklot sales of ready-to-cook ice packed broiler/fryers, to be delivered to first receivers. New York, for delivery the week of Dec. 24, 2001; US GRADE A - 45-47, wtd. avg. 46.91; 23 loads. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Warrenton, Va. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was moderate. Demand was mod erate. Live supplies were light to moder ate for plant needs with an estimated slaughter of 1,274,000 compared to 1,344,000 last Wednesday. Weights were desirable. Processing schedules were moderate. Supply of boneless skinless breast is moderate for the market being reported with demand also moderate with average buyer interest and trading. Negotiated F. 0.8. dock prices, 2 pounds and heavier ice-packed broilers and fryers, trucklot sales of US Grade A or equivalent were steady at .47 - .54 per pound, less than trucklot sales .45 -.65 per pound. E £ E E 0 MAKE ONE PHONE CALL: 717-392-7227 or 1-800-727-7228 FOR A COMPLETE JOB WASHING DISINFECTING AND FUMIGATING Livestock Cooperative Auction Market of North Jersey Poultry & Egg Hackettstown, NJ. Report Supplied by Auction Wednesday, December 26,2001 HEAVY FOWL .35-1.25 LB., 3.00- 5.75 EA. MIXED FOWL 2.50-3.50 EA. ROASTERS .90-1.10 LB. GEESE 6.00 EA. BANTAMS 1.25-2.25 EA. ROOSTERS .80-1.30 LB., .50-2.00 EA. BUNNIES 2.25 EA. DUCKS .50-.9S LB., 4.00 EA. RABBITS .70-1.65 LB. GUINEAS 2.25-6.00 EA. GRADE A EGGS WHITE JUMBO, EX. URGE. .72, LARGE .66-.71; BROWN JUMBO, EX. URGE. .78-.52, LARGE .S9-.76, MEDIUM .40-.65. National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa December 27,2001 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS:The undertone on frozen hens and consumer sized toms was barely steady at best. Demand was seasonally Are You Interested In Extra Farm Incpme? We have swine finishing contracts available We Offer • Qualified Service Personnel • Sound Genetic Program • Building Management/Environmental Monitoring • Facility Planning • Technical Support • Cash Flow Projections • Competitive Contract Payments • Purina Feeding Programs For more information Call 1-800-518-6458 Ext. 292 Purina Mills, Inc. Serving The Needs Of Agriculture COMPLETE RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM WE DO THERMAL FOGGING • Disinfects •Insecticide • Long Lasting Fog Kills all types of beetles and insects in hard to reach areas that cause structural * damage. We recommend fogging in addition to our regular spraying. COMPLETBPEST PROGRAM For More Information Caff r BEITZEL’S SPRAYING Witmer, PA 17585 Since 1961 717-392-7227 Toll Free 1-800-727-7228 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS LICENSED 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED (Spraying Since 1961) RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS slow with no trading reported. Offering* were available with some sellers willing to negotiate. Bulk parts and meat trad* ing was seasonally slow. Some spot strength was noted on tom 2-Joint wings, however, hen 2-joint wings were weak and the balance was steady at best. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trading was slow. Demand was light with some buyers bidding thigh meat lower for January, 2002 deliveries. Belleville Livestock Auction Belleville, Pa. December 26,2001 Report Supplied By Auction Cattle: 171 Cows: breakers 75-80 percent lean 39.00-43.00, one 46.00, boners 80-85 per cent lean 35.75-39.50, lean 85-90 percent lean 33.50-37.25. Bulls: YG#l 1250-1900 lbs. 55.00- 59.00. Calves: 127. Vealers good 85-110 lbs. 40.00-47.00. Farm Calves; #1 Holstein bulls 95-150 lbs. 104.00-133.00, #2 85-110 lbs. 55.00- 122.00; #1 Holstein heifers 95-110 lbs. 375.00-490.00, #2 80-120 lbs 200.00- 350.00. Hogs: 37. Barrows and Gilts few 45-50 percent lean 230-260 lbs. 50.00-53.00. Feeder Pigs: 86.... X-3 19.00-39.00 per head. Sheep: 10...N0 Market Test. Goats: 3 No Market Test.
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