A6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 21,2002 Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. September 17,2002 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 buyer interest and trading. Live sup plies was moderate for the market being reported with an estimated slaughter of 1,315,000 compared to 1.335,000 last Tuesday Weights were desirable Pro cessing schedules were moderate. Supply of wings was moderate for the market being reported while demand is very good and being rapidly absorbed Actual slaughter for the week of 9/9-14 was 6,486,511 head with an average weight of 5 11. Negotiated F.O B dock prices, 2 pounds and heavier ice-packed broilers and fryers, trucklot sales of US Grade A or equivalent were steady to higher at .47 -.60 per pound; less than trucklot sales 49 -.68 per pound. National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. September 13, 2002 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR KET: Majority prices were unchanged on heavy canners, slightly higher on lights when compared to a week earlier. Trad ing was moderate for the mostly fair to fairly good demand. Offerings were at least adequate to adequate, least adequate offerings. The undertone was steady Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost' LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks- 20-26, majority 20-20.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks; 28-36, mostly 30-31 Cents per pound, current negotiations freight cost included. LIGHT CANNER HENS' Line run without necks 22-27.5, majority 22-22.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS Without necks. 29-38, majority 31-32 5 Lancaster lf ==*p=*p==T == ‘ Poured | Walls • Agriculture •Commercial • Residential IJ J ' Call for Prices On: • NRCS approved Manure Storage Pits • Concrete • Basements • Retaining Walls Pumping • Footers • Foundation Walls Customer Satisfaction Is Our Goal Lancaster Poured Walls, Inc. 2542 Horseshoe Rd.» Lancaster. PA 17601 (717) 656-7370 > Fax (717) 656-7350 ALUMINUM GRAIN BODIES & ALUMINUM REPAIRS by These u. igi gi strength through engineering, not strength with bulk. For example, a 16' grain body with tailgate and 48" sides weighs only " length or any side height up to 60” Also available • Double swinging hay hauling tailgate • Barn door type tailgate • Slide out cattle chutes HEWEY WELDING 1045 Wampler Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 (717)867-5222 National Broiler Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. September 18, 2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trade sentiment was irregular, ranging about steady to weak, but was mostly about steady. Retail demand was limited to fair, best where featured. Food service was light to instances moderate with fast food promotions strongest Supplies were at least adequate and often discounted to help move. In the parts structure, tenders were in the better balance compared to the remaining breast items which were adequate to ample and lower priced to aid m movement. Wings were in balance and clearing well, and dark meat was mostly sufficient. In production areas, live sup plies were moderate. Weights were desira ble to heavy, mostly desirable. National Egg Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. September 18,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged on mediums but slightly higher on the heavy weights in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. In other areas, prices were generally un changed. Trade sentiment ranged steady to firm, with some caution noted. De mand into all channels was light to good, best where features were a factor. Sup plies were mixed, usually adequate to closely balanced Breaking stock supplies were fully sufficient to tight for the light to good demand. Light type fowl were fully adequate for current slaughter schedules. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. September 13, 2002 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of Sept. 9. DUCKLINGS' Prices negotiated by We'll build you any com • Diamond flooring • Pull out panel tailgates • Any size grain chute 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) 55-60 mostly 59-60. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 63-85 mostly 63-75. 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. National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa September 18, 2002 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS: The market tone for frozen 8-16 lb hens was steady, instances firm on 8-10 lb hens. Frozen toms 16-24 lb mixed and ranged from steady to barely steady. Limited sales reported. Demand light to moderate. Bulk parts and meats trading light. Offerings range from adequate to ample. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Demand light. Trading slow and centered on frozen thigh meat and tom drums. Of ferings adequate for current needs. National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. September 13,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending Sept. 20 will decrease by IS percent. Present week purchases for the week ending Sept. 13 were 290,008 cases which was 8 percent above the prior week and 1S percent below estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 250,378 —up 6 <7c; LOOSE: 39.630 —up I9 r i; TOTAL- 290,008 —up 8%. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and estimates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. Rogers Community Auction, Inc. JJ 15 * 'whore buyer and seller get together m KEN, BILL BAER AUCTIONEERS One halt mile west of Rogers. Ohio on St Rt 154 330-227-3233 Tri State Area’s Largest Open Air Market open every Friday FREE PARKING • NO ADMISSION FEE CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONS Every Friday Furniture & misc. .. I p.m Produce & Eggs 5 p.m. Poultry Barn 6 p m. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FARM EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION 3 p.m Miscellaneous auction 4 pm. Garden tractor auction 5 p.m Firewood 6 p.m Farm Machinery EVERY Wednesday 1 p.m. Hay & Gram Auction FAMILY OWNED AND MANAGED SINCE 1955 2002 Fall Cattle Sales Tj South Branch Stockyards, Inc. • Moorefield, WV Wf Yards (304)538-6050 Kate 538-6600 • Roger 538-2579 • Gary (540)465-5175 7 SALE TIMES & DATES nT Sept. 27 7pm Steers & Heifers In Barn 1100 head Aq y Oct. 4 7pm Heifers Only In Barn 1000 head Oct. 11 7 pm Steers Only In Barn 1100 head J© A Oct. 19 10 am Steers & Heifers In Barn 1400 head Z Oct. 26 10 am Steers & Heifers In Barn 1400 head Nov 8 7 pm Steers & Heifers In Barn 800 head 7 State Graded and Farmer Lots Available. V Performance cattle will be sold in separate lots if possible. y® Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa September 18,2002 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 Sept. 18: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 64-69, Sales 67; 10,000 lbs. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 58-60, Sales 58; 7,000 lbs. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Sept. 16. SALES (Promotions included); HENS: 8-16 lb 73.08; 124,000 lb. TOMS, 16-24 lb 66.63; 40,000 lb. Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Part II ATLANTA, GA. September 18,2002 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 135-140 144.44 456,560 TENDERLOINS 125-130 133.15 141,880 BREAST - WITH RIBS 73-74 83.88 182,920 BREAST - LINE RUN 73 74.33 108,000 LEGS 31-32 34.30 120,960 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 17.81 442,286 DRUMSTICKS 29-30 34.89 103,800 THIGHS 20-21 31.71 60,960 B/S THIGHS 62-63 62.42 55,520 WINGS (WHOLE) 57-58 64.13 195,800 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 12.03 40,920 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 20-25 24.27 17,400 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 50-55 63.12 21,240 New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. September 17, 2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices remained unchanged. The mar ket tone was fully steady. Retail and dis tributive demand ranged moderate to good. Supplies were irregular for current trade needs. The New York Slate shell egg inventory was 19% higher and the New Jersey inventory was 34% higher than the previous week. Prices to retailers, sales to volume buy ers, USDA Grade A and Grade A, White Eggs in Cartons, delivered store door, cents per dozen. Extra Large 64-68, Large 62-66, Medium 47-51. Sept. 13,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were slightly lower on whole, irregular on blends, and un changed on balance of products when compared to previous week’s trading. Trade was generally struggling on salt yolk, generally steady on balance of items. Trading and demand was light to fair. Frozen supplies were in close balance to occasionally available. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending September 07, 2002 were 9% lower than the previous week, and 3 % lower than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS): TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 39-45, mostly 41-43; BLENDS (/) TFEWR; WHITES 22-32, mostly 22-24; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 80-85, mostly 82-84; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 78-82, mostly 80-81. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cont.): WHOLE 49-53; BLENDS 67-85; WHITES 27-42; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 88-92; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 84-89. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. HAY. STRAW & GRAIN SALE Every Thursday at 12 NOON Vintage Sales Stables, Inc. (Rt. 30, Paradise, PA) For more information (717) 442-4181 (717) 768-8204 Metal Roofing & Siding Since 1948 V A.B. Martin Roofing Supply Why Pay More - For Less BUY DIRECT • WE MANUFACTURE Roofing & siding in the following. 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