A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 18, 2002 New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. May 14,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices continued unchanged on all sizes. The market tone was steady. Retail demand was light to moderate, usually better where featured. Extra large eggs Lancaster farming -Staff- LANCASTER FARMING 47th Year of Publication PO Box 609 Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 626-1164 Fax (717)733-6058 Andy Andrews, Editor (717) 721-4425 Lou Ann Good, Food and Family Features Editor (717)721-4428 Michelle Kunjappu, Staff (717) 721-4426 Dave Lefever, Staff (717) 721-4427 Lynn Rossi, Market Staff Millie Bunting, Market Staff IRRESPONDENT! lEWS O Joyce Bupp, York Co. Seven Valleys (717)428-1865 Carolyn Moyer, Bradford Co. Tioga & Susquehanna Roaring Branch (570) 324-2482 Linda Williams, Bedford Co. and Blair Bedford (814)623-5745 Kristin Russell, Blair Co. Martmsburg (814) 793-4864 Deanna Cunfer, Carbon Co. Lehighton (610) 377-3749 Sandra Lepley, Somerset Co. 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Phone (203) 966-1746 PUBLISHER’S LIABILITY FOR ERROR Lancaster Farming is protected by federal copyright statute. No part of this newspaper may be broadcast, reproduced or republished in any form or by any means without the prior, written permission of our General Manager The advertiser agrees that Lancaster County Weeklies, Inc shall not be liable by reason of any error, omission and/or failure to insert an ad, or any part of an ad, beyond liability for the value of actual space occupied by the ad or item in which the error, omission and/or failure to insert occurred Lancaster County Weeklies, Inc reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement at any time NON REFUNDABLE were being advertised at 69 cents per dozen. Supplies were fully adequate for needs. The New York shell egg invento ries decreased 22 percent and the New Jersey shell egg inventories were 28 per cent less than a week ago. 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 50-54, Large 48-52, Medium 44-48. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. May 14,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers was mostly fair to moderate. Offerings of the 3 pound and lighter birds were closely cleared and the heavier sizes were noted as in a better bal ance. Movement through retail and distri butive channels was about fair. The mar ket tone was steady to fully steady. National Broiler Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. May 15,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trade sentiment was steady to firm, mostly fully steady to firm. Movement into all channels was light to moderate, better where retail ads and fast food promotions were present, and also where seasonal interest was active. Supplies were balanced to closely cleared on light weights, at least adequate on heavier sizes. In parts of the Midwest, heavy rains and floods caused delays or cancellations of deliveries in spot areas. In the parts structure,, trading was limited with most needs met and regular commitments sufficient. Availability of all parts was more than adequate or avail able with some discounting on breast items noted to help clear. In production areas, live supplies were moderate. Weights were desira ble to hMvy, mostly desirable. *■ X Air* . COLUMNS Now Is The Time AlO Farm Forum AlO Woodland News A 36 On Being A Farm Wife B 3 Family Living Focus Consuming Thoughts Ida’s Notebook Antiques Detective. Agritech..., FEATURES Green Energy Berry Season Growers Thoughts Farm Bill Treadmill Evaluation AgriTalk Radio Sisters End Era B 2 Business Blossoms B 2 York Pageant Plans B 7 Shaking Up Students 810 Wyoming-Lackawanna 813 4-H Capitol Days Religious Settlement... Heinsey’s Poultry Root’s, East Petersburg Report Supplied By Auction Tuesday, May 14,2002 Muscovy Ducks, Drakes 1.60-1.82, Hens 1.60-1.84. Pekin Ducks, not enough. Red Fowl 4-4 Vi lbs. .40-.64,5-6.42- .76. Crossbred Fowl 5-9 lbs. .60-.92. Crossbred Roosters 4-6 lbs. .70-1.10, 7-11 lbs. .60-1.04. Guinea Fowl 1.10-I.SS. Banty Roosters 3.00-7.50 ea. Banty Hens 3.00-4.50 ea. Leghorn Hens, not enough. Roosters, not enough. Silkies 1.75-2.00 ea. Geese, not enough. Pigeons 3.00-3.50 ea. White Pigeons 3.85-4.25 ea. Rabbits 4-6 lbs. 1.10-1.64, 7-11 lbs. 1.10-1.38. Bunnies 1.50-5.00 ea. Guinea Pigs 2.00-4.50 ea. Goats 30.00-48.00 ea. Kids 25.00-35.00 ea. Doves 6.00-7.50 ea. Chukkars, not enough. Pullets 4-6 lbs., not enough. Total Coops: 510. A.I. papers needed to sell poultry. Atlanta, Ga. May 10,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending May 17, 2002, will decrease by 11 percent. Present week purchases for the week ending May 10 were 260,323 cases which was 17 percent above the prior week and 13 percent above esti mates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 218,121 up 21%; LOOSE: 42,202 down 1%; TOTAL: 260,323 up 17%. Comparison figures arc compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. May 14,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged on all three sizes today. Supplies are moderate for plant needs. 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 64; Medium 38; Small 49. Trucklot, prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers: Large 46-56 mostly 56; Medium 42-52 mostly 52; Small 37-44 mostly 44. National Retail Egg Purchases Four Sections DEPARTMENTS Editorial AlO Farm Calendar AlO Futures Al 6 Woodland News A 36 Mailbox Markets 817 Sale Reports 821 Public Auction Register 822 Antiques Center 823 ~B 9 824 Antique Reports Antique Register Agritech..., Classified Ads Business News HOME & YOUTH ... A 1 ... A 1 ... A 1 Homestead Notes Home On The Range Cook’s Question Kid’s Korner You Ask, You Answer 4-H News A 22 ~ A 32 .. A4l DAIRY Focus On Dairy BIS 823 Dairy Golf Outing A2B Weekly New York Egg Market Northeast Quotes Prices Supplied By Umer-Barry From May 10-16 FRI. MON. TUBS. WED. THUR. WHITE JUMBO EX.LARGE LARGE MEDIUM PULLETS BROWN EX.LARGE LARGE MEDIUM UNDERGRADES AND CHECKS .13 .13 .13 .13 .13 BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .22-.24,48-50 LBS. .27-.29,50 LBS. AND UP .29-.30. N. E. Weekly Shell Egg Report Report Supplied By USDA May 14,2002 PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE “A” BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIV ERED TO RETAIL STORES: MAINE NEWHAMPSHIRE MOSTLY RHODE ISLAND MOSTLY VERMONT MOSTLY Belleville Poultry Belleville, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Wednesday, May 15,2002 GEESE: 4.00-5.00 EA. TURKEYS: 6.00-10.00 EA. GUINEAS: 6.00-7.00 EA. ROOSTERS: 4.00-7.00 EA. BANTAMS: 2.50-4.00 EA. HEAVY HENS: 2.50-5.00 EA. SILKIES: 2.00-5.00 EA. MUSCOVY HENS: 4.00-6.00 EA. MUSCOVY DRAKES: 9.00-14.00 EA. MIXED DUCKS: 4.00-6.00 EA. BARN PIGEONS: 2.50-3.00 EA, WHITE BIRDS: 4.50 EA. FANCY BIRDS: 6.00-9.00 EA. PEACOCKS: 21.50 EA. PHEASANTS: 17.00 EA. DOVES: 5.00-6.00 EA. QUAIL: 2.50-3.50 EA. GUINEA PIGS: 1.00-3.00 EA. RABBITS: RABBITS UNDER 4 LBS. 2.00-6.00, 4-6 LBS. 6.00-9.00, OVER'6 LBS. 9.00-17.00, FAMILY 35.00. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. May 14,2002 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 interest and trading. Live supplies was moderate to light for the market being re ported with an esti- ...828 B3O ... C 4 ... D 4 „..B2 ...B6 ~..B8 ..810 ~..814 ~..813 ... A2B .62 .62 .62 .62 .64 .59 .59 .59 .59 .61 .56 .56 .56 .56 .58 .52 .52 .52 .52 .52 .44 .44 .44 .44 .44 .62 .62 .62 .62 .62 .59 .59 .59 .59 .59 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 LARGE .90 .83-.57 .BS-.86 .90-.93 .93 ■9S-.97 .97 EX. LARGE 1.01 ■94-.9S ,96-.97 1.01-1.04 1.04 I.OS-1.08 1.08 mated slaughter of 1,366,000 compared to 1,354,000 last Tuesday. Weights were light to desirable. Processing schedules were moderate. Actual slaughter for 5/ 6-5/11 was 6,887,346 with an average weight of 4.86. Supply of wings are heavy and above average for the market being reported while the demand is 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 -.59 per pound, less than trucklot sales ,48 -.67 per pound. Morrison’s Cove Poultry & Rabbit Marunsburg, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction May 13,2002 ROOSTERS 5.00-7.25. BANTY ROOSTERS 3.00-4.25. HEAVY HENS 3.50-5.00. BANTY HENS 1.00-4.00. PIGEONS 2.60. GUINEAS 4.00. DUCKS 2.50-3.25. BUNNIES 1.25-5.50. RABBITS 2.75-7.00. LARGE RABBITS 8.25-15.00. RABBIT FAMILY 14.00-26.00. AUCTION EVERY MON., 7:30 P.M, LEBANON VALLEY LIVESTOCK MKT AH000152-L 1 Mile East Of Fredericksburg PA Cattle Sale: Every Tues. & Fri. At 1:30 P.M. Small Animal Sale: Every Wed. At 6:30 P.M. Produce Auction: Every Thurs. at 5:30 P.M. Horse Sale; Every 2nd Sat. At 2:00 P.M. Tack, 4:30 P.M. Hay/Straw first Saturday of each Month at 9:00 A.M. Consignments Welcome For Every Sale F.M.I. 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