A6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 22, 2002 National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. June 14,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending June 21, 2002, will increase by 11 percent. Present week purchases for the week ending June 14 were 177,323 cases which was one percent above the prior week and 9 percent below estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 177,323 down 6 %\ LOOSE: 47,321 up 35#; TOTAL: 224,644 up l«7r. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. June 14,2002 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for the week of June 10. 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) 56-62 mostly 56-60. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 58-85 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. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. June 18,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers was generally fair at best as dealers limited orders to most immediate needs. Offerings of all sizes were at least adequate. Movement through retail and distributive channels was mostly fair to moderate. The market tone was about steady. This is a top dress you don’t have to hide to get cows to eat.” From our farm to yours... 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USDA bought consumer pack, bulk pack and turkey hams for school lunch and other domestic food assistance programs. Next offers are due by 12 noon CDT, July 1, 2002 on consumer pack, bulk pack and turkey hams. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Export trading centered on a light volume of frozen thigh meat. Inquiries ranged slow to moderate with interest noted for Russia for prompt shipments and for Mexico. Some export buyers for Mexico and Russia remained cautious while they wait for clarification of import requirements./1 Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa June 19,2002 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 June 19, 2002: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 66, Sales 0; TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 60, Sales 0. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of June 17. SALES (Promotions included): HENS; 8-16 lb 70.61; 74,000 lb. TOMS, 16-24 lb 65.00; 20,000 lb. Belleville Poultry Belleville, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Wednesday, June 19,2002 GEESE: 3.00-7.00 EA. TURKEYS: 8.00 EA. GUINEAS: 4.00-6.00 EA. ROOSTERS; 4.00-6.50 EA. BANTAMS: 2.50-4.00 EA. HEAVY HENS: 3.00-4.00 EA. SILKIES: 2.00-4.50 EA. MUSCOVY HENS: 5.00-7.00 EA. MUSCOVY DRAKES: 7.00-13.50 EA. MIXED DUCKS: 2.50-4.50 EA. BARN BIRDS: 2.50 EA. WHITE BIRDS: 4.00 EA. FANCY BIRDS: 4.00-9.00 EA. PEACOCKS: CHICKS 9.00. PHEASANTS; 2.00-6.00 EA. DOVES: 3.00-7.00 EA. QUAIL: 1.25-3.50 EA. GUINEA PIGS: 2.50 EA. RABBITS: RABBITS UNDER 4 LBS. 1.00-4.00, 4-6 LBS. 4.00-7.00, OVER 6 LBS. 7.00-10.50, FAMILIES 12.00. ALL SMALL BOXED ANIMALS MUST HAVE WIRE OPENED FOR AIR. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. June 18,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged. 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ITEM CURRENT NE GOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 140-145 TENDERLOINS 105-110 BREAST - WITH RIBS 78-79 BREAST - LINE RUN 78 LEGS 32-33 LEG QUAR TERS (BULK) 20-21 DRUMSTICKS 34-35 THIGHS 25-26 B THIGHS 76-77 WINGS (WHOLE) 53-54 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 15-20 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 30-35 1 Hi FARM PACKER Mostly prices were unchanged on whites, but sharply higher on the balance of products when compared to previous week’s trading. Trade sentiment was steady on whites and fully steady on the remainder of items. Demand was fair on whites, moderate to good on whole, and good to occasionally very good on yolks. Supplies were at least adequate on whites, about sufficient on whole, and generally tight on yolks. Liquid and frozen eggs (in gredients included) processed under fed eral inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending June 08, 2002 were 17% higher than the previous week and 8% more than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS): TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 45-51, mostly 46-50; BLENDS (/) TFEWR; WHITES 22-32, mostly 22-25; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 82-95, mostly 87-91; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 79-90, mostly 82-86. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cont.): WHOLE 55-59; BLENDS 69-95; WHITES 27-45; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 87-96; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 88-93. (I) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. PSP-30 • Easy One Man Operation • Let Us Provide A Complete Conveying and Packing Solution 255 Plane Tree Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602 Toll Free 800-HEC-0988 Fax (717)291-1534 Call Bill Shirey for Details Website: www.hequip.com Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. June 14,2001 Report Supplied By USDA