Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. May 21,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of rcady-to-cook whole birds was moderate and clearing the market at a reasonable rate. Demand was moderate with buyer interest and trading. Live sup plies were moderate for the market being reported with an estimated slaughter of 1,352,000 compared to 1,248,000 last Tuesday. Weights were desirable to heavy. Processing schedules were moder ate. Actual slaughter for 5/13-5/18 was 6,695,207 head with an average weight of 4.91. Supply of boneless skinless breast was moderate to light with demand mod erate 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 .48 -.62 per pound, less than trucklot sales .51 -.70 per pound. National Egg Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. May 22,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices in most locations were un changed on mediums and higher on the larger sizes. The market tone was fully steady to firm on the heavy weights and steady on the lighter eggs. Demand con tinued in a full range of light to fairly good. Supplies were sufficient to close, in stances tight for current needs. Breaking stock demand was mostly moderate to oc casionally good for adequate offerings. Light type hens were fully sufficient to ample for at least normal processing schedules. National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. May 17,2002 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR KET: Majority of prices were generally unchanged on both heavy and light can ners when compared to a week earlier. Offerings were adequate to fully ade quate. Demand ranged light to moderate. The undertone was generally steady. Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks: 21-25, majority 22-22.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks: 31-38. Cents per pound, current negotiations freight cost included; LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks 22-27.5, majority 23.5-24. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks; 32.5-40.00, major ity 33-33.5. PENNFIELD DAIRY FEEDS #75021 -16% FLAKE $162.82 #75023 - 20% FLAKE $178.37 #7OlOO - 35% PELLET $252.29 #75062 - 38% PELLET $258.24 Prices are week of 05/20/02 and include 4 ton volume, mid week/early order, 4% cash discount paid 10 days Prices are delivered to the farm within 75 miles from Mt Joy, PA. PENNFIELD GRAIN BANK Prices may vary by feed mill location. $2.47 bu Soybeans $4.93 Bu Barley $2.37 bu • Use Grain “Same As Cash” • Prices Updated Weekly • Gram Back-Hauling • No Storage Charges When Applied To Feed Purchases •Yearly Statement of Gram Transactions Available Corn CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT OPEN 24 HOURS P 1-800-995-0333 pennfield feeds Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. May 22,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready to cook whole birds was generally good. Offerings were in good balance to well cleared on the 2.5 to 3.5 pound sizes; fully adequate on larger sizes. Live supplies were seasonally mod erate; weights were mostly desirable to heavy. Processing schedules were moder ate to moderately heavy. Less than truck lot asking prices were 1 cent higher at 55 to 69 cents. Trade sentiment was firm. In the parts complex, boneless skinless and particularly bone-in breasts were no more than adequate. Leg quarters were fully adequate. Wings were fully adequate to ample. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 05/22 05/20 05/20 05/15 05/13 2,362 2,353 5.19 2,340(R) 5.29 (R)Revised 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 51-71 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 56.51 NO. OF BOXES 9,435 8 of 8 plants reporting. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. May 17,2002 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for the week of May 13. 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— 123-127. ROASTERS: Prices negotiated by first receivers, US Grade A and Plant Grade, 5 pounds and up, delivered: ICE PACKED (12 per box) 55-62 mostly 56-62. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 62-85 mostly 65-75. 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. Diffenbach Auction Inc. 100 West Jackson Street • New Holland, Pennsylvania 17557 Office: (717) 355-7253 • FAX; (717) 355-9547 www.acauction.net HAY & GRAIN SALE EVERY MONDAY -10:00 A.M. WINROSS, HESS, FARM TRAC &TOYS WED JUNE 5 FRI JUNE 14 TRACTORS, FARM EQ & SUPPLIES WED JULY 3 WINROSS, HESS, FARM TRAC & TOYS TRACTORS, FARM EQ & SUPPLIES JULY 12 EQUIPPED FOR AN AUCTION AT YOUR PLACE OR OURS ALAN DIFFENBACH AUCT. -AU2258-L Ifltmt Immce Mm "We're Here To Ser% e ’ ’ Sharing Plan Members If you have received notice your Sharing Plan farm or home coverage is ending, we would like to help you replace your policy. We have 6 companies eager to Insure new clients. Please call for quotations or information. We offer all types of Insurance for farms, businesses & homes. Roger Slusher • Bob Lee • Cindy Beyer • Julie Lee • Terry Wingert 27 East State St., Quarryville, PA 17566 (717) 786-1711 (800) 882-1415 Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, G A. May 17,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were unchanged when compared to previous week’s trading. Trade sentiment was at least steady. De mand was fair and trading was usually reported as inactive. Offerings were ade quate for trade needs. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending May 11, 2002 were 1% higher than the previous week and 3% more than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS); TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 37-45, mostly 41-42; BLENDS (/) TFEWR; WHITES 22-32, mostly 22-25; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 71-74, mostly 71-73; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 66-70, mostly 66-69. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cont.): WHOLE 49-53; BLENDS 62-85; WHITES 27-45; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 77-82; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 73-78. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Morrison’s Cove Poultry & Rabbit Martinsburg, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction May 20,2002 ROOSTERS 4.00-9.00. BANTY ROOSTERS 2.00-6.00. HEAVY HENS 3-50-5.00. BANTY HENS 1.75-3.50. PIGEONS 2.20-235. GUINEAS 330. DUCKS 230. MUSCOVY DRAKES 12.00. BUNNIES 2.00-6.75. RABBITS 6.25-1235. PEACOCKS 27.00-3230. AUCTION EVERY MON., 730 P.M. 630 PM 9.00 AM 630 PM 900 AM North Atlantic Report Supplied by USDA May 23,2002 Prices in Philadelphia were unchanged to 2 cent higher on die larger sizes. Prices paid to producers in New England were 2 cent higher for extra large and large. In Boston prices on extra large and large were unchanged to 1 cent higher. Prices on the balance of sizes were unchanged. 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Serving The Needs Of Agriculture Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 25, 2002-A5 Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending May 24, 2002, will decrease by 4 percent. Present week purchases for the week ending May 17 were 258,282 cases which was 1 percent below the prior week and 12 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 218,708 —0%; LOOSE; 39,574 down 6%; TOTAL: 258,282 down 1 %. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. Prices increased 2 cents on heavier weight eggs. The market tone was firm on larger sizes and steady on medium. De mand ranged light to moderate, mostly moderate. Supplies were sufficient for trade requirements. The New York shell egg inventories were 21 percent more than a week ago, however the New Jersey shell egg inventories were 7 percent less than the previous Monda 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 54-58, Large 52-56, Medium 44-48. National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. May 17,2002 Report Supplied By USDA New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. May 21,2002 Report Supplied By USDA