A& Lancaster Farmteg, 'Saturday, April 5,'2002' Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Parti ATLANTA, GA. April 3,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity was noted as light and typical of midweek trading. Of ferings of breast items were at least suffi cient. Dark meat cuts were fully ade quate. Wings were ample and often available at discounted levels to stimulate sales. Movement through retail and distri butive channels was generally fair at best with feature activity generating lukewarm consumer interest. The market tone was barely steady to weak on wings, no better than steady on the balance ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NE GOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B IS 120 TENDERLOINS 125-130 BREAST - WITH RIBS 59-60 BREAST - LINE RUN 59 LEGS 32-33 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 DRUMSTICKS 32-33 THIGHS 25-26 B/S THIGHS 81-82 WINGS (WHOLE) 60-61 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 20-25 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40-45 Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Part II ATLANTA, GA. April 3,2002 Report Supplied By USDA ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND CURRENT NEGOTIAT ED WTD VOLUME ITEM TRADING AVG /LBS BREAST - B/S 120 123.24 455,360 TENDERLOINS 125-130 133.92 73,720 BREAST - WITH RIBS 59-60 65.56 144,760 BREAST - LINE RUN 59 59.31 176,760 LEGS 32-33 36.66 115,800 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 18.82 461,517 DRUMSTICKS 32-33 33.66 83,200 THIGHS 25-26 31.25 92,420 B/S THIGHS 81-82 84.12 73,520 WINGS (WHOLE) 60-61 65.34 293,840 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 11.98 35,240 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 20-25 21,89 10,600 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 40-45 43.48 18,360. Metal Roofing & Siding Since 1948 A. B. Martin Roofing Supply Why Pay More - For Less BUY DIRECT • WE MANUFACTURE Roofing & Siding in the following. Aluminum • Galvanized • Galvalume 18+ Color Painted, #1  Material Low Prices - Fast Delivery, Free Literature Ephrata, PA 1-800-373-3703 Newville, PA 1-800-782-2712 (formerly Zimmerman Roofing) Morrison’s Cove Poultry & Rabbit Martinsburg, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Monday, April 1,2002 ROOSTERS 4.00-6.00. BANTY ROOSTERS 2.00-4.00. HEAVY HENS 2.00-3.50. BANTY HENS 2.75-3.25. PIGEONS 2.00-2.50. DUCKS 2.75-7.50. MUSCOVY HENS 5.00. BUNNIES 3.00-7.50. RABBITS 4-6 LBS. 2.75-5.50. LARGE RABBITS 8.00-15.00. AUCTION EVERY MON., 7:30 P.M. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. April 2,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were 3 cents lower on larger sizes and 1 cent lower on medium. Trade senti ment continues unstettled to weak. De mand was irregular. Supplies were suffi cient for current needs The New York State shell egg inventory was 36% less than last Monday, however the New Jer sey shell egg inventory was 8% more than the previous week. 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 65-69, Large 63-67, Medium 50-54. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. April 2,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on rcady-to cook whole broiler/fryers was light to fair as dealers remained cautious and unag gresive. Offerings of the 2.5 pound birds were fully adequate, although the 3 pound and larger birds had moved into a better balance. Movement through retail and distribu- tive channels was seasonally slow. The mar- ket tone was about steady. Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. April 2,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were down 3 cents on large, 2 cents on medium, unchanged on small today. Supplies are moderate for plant needs. Weekly shell egg inventory for the week was 794.4 cases, down 25%. Prices to retailers, in small lots, USDA Grade A and Grade A, 30 dozen cases, white eggs in cartons, delivered store door, cents per dozen. Large 83; Medium 64; Small 49. Trucklot, prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers: Large 64-72 mostly 72; Medium 50-58 mostly 58; Small 37-44 mostly 44. April 3,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Movementof ready-to-cook whole birds was light to fair at best with activity gen erally noted as typical for the mid-part of the week. Seller offerings were fully ade quate for current inquiry. Live supplies were mostly moderate; weights were often heavier than desired. Processing sched ules were moderate to moderately heavy. Less than trucklot asking prices were un changed at 47 to 61 cents. Trade senti ment remained about steady. In the parts complex, all items continued to be avail able for the light and spotty buying inter est, particularly wings. ACTUAL SLAUGHTER WEEK ENDING 03/30/2002 WAS 10,451,679 5.16 LBS. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 04/03 04/01 04/0103/27 03/25 2,339 1,377 5.202,251 5.17 BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NE GOTIATED 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 44-64 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 49.57 NO. OF BOXES 9,002 8 of 8 plants reporting. s AMERICAN- _ f Coo/am ncf fans CFM for 36” Fan is 11.683 @ 484 rpm, 1/2 HP Motor @ zero static pressure • ABT3 Belt Tightener Kit • LRWSI Aluminum Shutter F/52” Fan • LRW39 Aluminum Shutter F/36” Fan Hershey EQUIPMENTCQ, INC. Your Partner in Agri-Business 255 Plane Tree Drive, Lancaster, Pa 17602 Toll Free 800-HEC-0988 Fax (717) 291-1534 Email address-partsservice@Hequip.com Website: www.hequip.com We are open Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Oui Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. TA NCFS2W/W 52” Fan in Waferwood Box 1343556 1 HP 1 PH Motor CFM for 52” fan is 24,884 @ 375 rpm. 1 HP Motor @ zero static pressure NCF36W/W 36” Fan in Waferwood Box 1343656 1/2 HP 1 PH Motor Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. April 2,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was moderate and are clearing the market at a reasonable rate. Demand was moder ate with average buyer interest and trad ing. Live supplies was moderate for the market being reported with an estimated slaughter of 1,400,000 compared to 1,138,000 last Tuesday. Weights was de sirable. Processing schedules was moder ate. Actual slaughter for the week of 3/ 25-29 was 6,275,475 head, average weight 4.94. Negotiated F. 0.8. dock prices, 2 pounds aqd heavier ice-packed broilers and fryers, trucklot sales of US Grade A or equivalent were steady at .44 - .55 per pound; less than trucklot sales .44 -.63 per pound. National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. March 29,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending April 5 will decrease by 48 percent. Present week purchases for the week ending March 29 were 469,956 cases which was 58 percent above the prior week and 12 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 422,277 up 64%; LOOSE: 47,679 up 17%; TOTAL: 469,956 up 58%. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. March 29,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were irregular on whole, slightly lower on sugar yolks, and un changed on whites and salt yolks when compared to previous week’s trading. The nm/tfti Mlf vUlw Vfiflil SPECIALLY PRICED SPECIAL SALE We are currently overstocked on grain bin. & feed hopper bins, bolts & nuts Grade 8 Hex Bin Bolts 3/8x1” .060 ea. Grade 8 Hex Bin Bolts 5/16x3/4” .040 ea. Grade 5 Hex Nuts 3/8” .0150 ea. Grade 5 Hex Nuts 5/16” .0150 ea. rr Service Department is Available 24 Hours a Day market tone was about steady. Demand and trading improved but was usually light to occasionally moderate. Floor stocks were adequate. Breaking stock supplies were adequate for cautious and irregular needs. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending March 23 were 1% more than the previous week and 1% more than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS): TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 40-45, mostly 42; BLENDS (/) TFEWR; WHITES 22-32, mostly 22-25; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 69-77, mostly 71-73; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 65-73, mostly 67-70. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cont.): WHOLE 49-54; BLENDS 63-90; WHITES 28-48; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 78-85; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 74-83. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa April 3,2002 Report Supplied By USDA WHOLE YOUNG TURKEYS, FRO ZEN, Consumer Sizes, Commodity Pack or Equivalent, US Grade A, cents per lb, delivered (minimum of 10,000 lb lots) for Apr. 3: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 59; Sales 59, wtd. avg. 59; 80,000 lbs. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 54; Sales 54, wtd. avg. 54; 40,000 lbs. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Mar. 25. SALES (Promotions included): HENS: 8-16 lb 64.40; 400,000 lb. TOMS, 16-24 lb 59.33; 240,000 lb.