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North Atlantic
Eggs
Atlanta, Georgia
Report Supplied by USDA
February 21,2002
In Philadelphia, prices were un
changed to 3 cents higher on the larger
sizes and unchanged to S cents higher
on mediums Prices paid to producers in
New England were 2 cents higher on
extra large, large, and medium Prices
were unchanged on the balance of sizes
and in Boston. The market tone was
fully steady to firm. Demand into all
channels ranged light to moderate, best
where features were a factor Supplies
were adequate for current trade needs
and held with confidence. Breaking
stock offerings were adequate to ample
for the fair demand. Light type fowl
were adequate to at least adequate for
processing requirements
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 56-64. LARGE 55-
62, MEDIUM 44-48
BOSTON PRICES TO RETAILERS,
SAI FS TO VOLUME BUYERS USDA
GRADE A AND GRADE A, BROWN
EGGS IN CARTONS. DELIVERED
STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN
RANGE EXTRA LARGE 95-97,
LARGE 87-89, MEDIUM 73-75
Dry Cow Booster
That Costs 70 a Day
Hoffmans Horse and Cattle Powder is an
ideal tonic for cows over freshening. Feed 6
wks. before freshening. 1 Tablespoon a day.
(Two weeks over freshening, feed 1 Tablespoon
This is an over-all good booster if fed to dry cows,
and it will pay you big dividends.
Sugar Valley Collar Shop
18 Wagon Wheel Lane
Loganton, PA 17747
D & J Farm Store
65 Hess Rd
Quarryvillc, PA 17566
Daniels Farm Store
524 Glenbrook Rd
Leola, PA 17540
717-656-6982
Gap Repair Shop
994 Gap Rd
Kmzers, PA 17555
717-442-4781
We need more dealers for different areas.
If interested, please write to J.L Hoffman,
183 Stonyhill Rd , Quarryville, PA 17566
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 78-
Jgl, LARGE .70-.73, MEDIUM .S6-.59,
SMALL 2S-.28
Delmarva
Broiler/F ryer
ATLANTA, GA.
February 20,2002
Report Supplied By USDA
Movement of ready-to-cook whole
birds was slow.. Offerings were fully ade
quate to ample and were more readily
available on the heavier sizes which were
discounted in some instances to stimu
late buyer interest. Live supplies were
seasonally moderate; weights were light
to heavy, mostly desirable to heavy. Pro
cessing schedules were moderate to
moderately heavy. Less than trucklot
asking prices were unchanged at 50 to 64
cents.
Trade sentiment was barely steady
Boneless skinless breasts and tenders
were in closer balance but remained fully
sufficient Leg quarters were readily
available Wings and drums were irregu-
Elvin Zimmerman
18051 Ridgewood Ave
Barnett, MO 65011
573-378-2658
Bird-In-Hand Farm
Supply
200 Maple Ave
Bird-ln-Hand, PA 17505
Gideon F. King
5465 Elam Rd
Kmzer, PA-17555
larly balanced.
ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF
BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA
(000)
ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG.
WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT
02/2002/18 02/18 02/13 02/11
2,332 1,792 5.25 2,292 5.17
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 RANGE
45-67 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 52 26
NO. OF BOXES 9,450
8 of 8 plants reporting
EASTERN REGION MISCELLA
NEOUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT
DELIVERY for the week of February 4.
DUCKLINGS: Prices negotiated by
first receivers, US Grade A, 4-5 pounds,
delivered in trucklot and pool trucklot
quantities: LONG ISLAND—Frozen
137: Fresh 143 MIDWEST—Frozen
122-126, Fresh—l 23-127
ROASTERS; Prices negotiated by
first receivers, US Grade A and Plant
Grade, 5 pounds and up, delivered: ICE
PACKED (12 per box) 60-65 mostly 63-
65 VACUUM PACKED (6-9 per box)
55-85 mostly 61-65.
SQUABS New York Wholesale
Prices, Frozen, Plant Grade, dollars per
dozen. 1 to 10 boxes: 12 oz. 60.48-69.66;
14 oz 66.96-76.14,16 oz 73.44-83.43.
The eastern region includes; CT, DE,
FL, GA. MA, MD, ME. NC, NH, NJ,
NY, PA
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Wire partitions assure improved
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IIERSHEY
INC.
Eastern Region
Miscellaneous Poultry
Atlanta, GA.
February 15,2002
Report Supplied By USDA
birds achieve peak
egg performance.
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Layer Cage System
Virginia Broilers
And Fryers
Harrisonburg, Va.
February 20,2002
Report Supplied By USDA
Movement of ready-to-cook whole
birds was moderate and clearing the
market at a reasonable rate Demand
was moderate with average buyer inter
est and trading. Live supplies were mod
erate for the market being reported an
estimated slaughter of 1,397,000 com
pared to 1,351,000 last Wednesday
Weights were desirable Processing
schedules were moderate. Supply and
demand of wings were moderate for the
market being reported.
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 - .58 per
pound: less than trucklot sales .47 -.67
per pound.
National Egg Market
At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
February 20,2002
Report Supplied By USDA
Prices were unchanged in Chicago. In
most other locations, prices were higher
on the larger sizes, but were unchanged
on medium. The market tone ranged
steady to occasionally firm with the
heavier eggs in the strongest position.
Demand was light to mostlv moderate
with the best movement centered around
feature activity. Supplies were adequate
to fully adequate with some sellers hold
ing product with increased confidence.
Breaking stock offerings were sufficient
to ample for the light demand. Light
type fowl were usually adequate for the
light to fair demand.
255 PLANE TREE DRIVE
LANCASTER, PA 17603
(717) 393-5807
or 1-800-432-0988
FAX (717) 291-1534
Livestock Cooperative
Auction Market of
North Jersey
Poultry & Egg
Hackettstown, NJ.
Report Supplied by Auction
Wednesday, February 20,2002
HEAVY FOWL .40-1.50 LB
LEGHORN FOWL 1.00-1.45 LB.
MIXED FOWL 5.00 EA ,90-1.40 LB.
ROASTERS 75 LB.
GEESE 1 00-1 20 LB.
BANTAMS 3.00-5.50 EA.
ROOSTERS 5 75-7.00 EA., 1.20-2.00
LB.
BUNNIES 3.50-4.25 EA.
DUCKS 9,50 EA., .90-2.00 LB.
RABBITS 3.25 EA., 1.00-1.65 LB.
PIGEONS 2.50-5.75 EA.
GUINEAS 5.00-6 75 EA.
GRADE A EGGS
WHITE JUMBO, EX. URGE. .S2-.66,
LARGE 59- 64: BROWN JUMBO, EX
URGE. .60-.95, LARGE .46-.80,
MEDIUM .44.
Morrison’s Cove
Poultry & Rabbit
Martinsburg, Pa.
Report Supplied by Auction
Monday, February 18,2002
ROOSTERS 4.00-6.00.
BANTY ROOSTERS 2.50-3.75.
HEAVY HENS 3.50-5.50.
BANTY HENS 1.50.
PIGEONS 2.00-2.40.
GUINEAS 4.00-S.SO.
DUCKS 3.00.
MUSCOVY HENS 6.00.
MUSCOVY DRAKES 20.00.
BUNNIES 4.25-6.00.
RABBITS 4-6 LBS. 6.25-8.00.
LARGE RABBIT 9.00-21.00.
AUCTION EVERY MON., 7:30 P.M.’
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