National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. September 27,2002 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR KET: Majority prices were unchanged to slightly higher on heavy canners; un changed on the lights when compared to a week earlier. Demand ranged fair to good. Offerings were generally sufficient for current inquiry. The undertone was at least steady on heavies; steady on lights. Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost; LIGHT CANNER HENS; Lire run without necks; 20-26, majority 20-21. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks; 29-36, 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: 31-38, majority 31-33. National Egg Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ca. October 1,2002 Report Supplied By USDA In Chicago, prices were unchanged. Elsewhere, prices were sharply lower on all sizes. The market tone was barely steady to mostly weak. Demand into all channels was usually light to occasionally moderate. Supplies were fully adequate to ample. Breaking stock offerings were ade quate to available for the fair at best de mand. The National shell egg inventory was 8% higher than last week. Light type fowl were more than adequate for current slaughter requirements. National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa October 1,2002 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS: The trade sentiment on 8-16 lb frozen hens remain mixed with 8-12 lb steady to firm and 12 -16 lb barely steady. Frozen toms 16-24 lb steady to barely steady. Limited trading reported for prompt arrivals. Demand mixed. Offer ings uneven and varied by weight and class. Bulk parts and meats trading light. Demand light to moderate. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trading slow and inactive. Demand cau tious and selective with little or no activi ty recorded. Supplies adequate for the current demand. National Broiler Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. October 1,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot trading was light with sales generally confined to regular commit ments. The undertone was mixed but no better than about steady. Retail demand was light to fair, best where feature activi ty was either planned or in progress. Food service demand was mostly light. Supplies of all sizes were fully adequate but report ed in a better balance. In the parts struc ture, wings were ample and readily avail able, breast items were still fully adequate but noted as usually steady, balance of cuts were sufficient for the cautious and selective buying interest. In production areas, live supplies were moderate. Weights were in a full range of light to heavy. National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. September 27,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending Oct. 4 will increase by 1 per cent. Present week purchases for the week ending Sept. 27 were 235,744 cases which was 9 percent below the prior week and 5 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 202,641 down 8%; LOOSE: 33,103 down 17%; TOTAL: 235,744 down 9%. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. October 1,2002 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 ihterest and trading. Live sup plies were moderate for the market being reported with an estimated slaughter of 1,330,000 compared to 1,291,000 last Tuesday. Weights were desirable to light. Processing schedules were moderate. 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 .42 -.55 per pound; less than trucklot sales .44 -.64 per pound. Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. October 1,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were down 3 cents on large and medium, unchanged on small. 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 76; Medium 57; Small 48. Trucklot, prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers: Large 58-68 mostly 68; Medium 41-51 mostly 51; Small 34-43 mostly 43. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. October 1,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices began the week unchanged on all sizes. Trade sentiment was barely steady. Retail and distributive demand was mostly light. Supplies were adequate to fully adequate at current levels. 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 65-69; LARGE 63-67; MEDIUM 45-49. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. October 1,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers ranged light to no better than fair as dealers remained unaggressive and kept floor stocks m close balance with current needs. Offer- ings of all sizes were at least adequate. Movement through retail and distributive channels was limited. The market tone was about steady. DS is Distributor for: SUPER CHIMNEY 2100 and ' Stainless Steel ’ I Chimney Systems Super Pro 2100 Chimney DS/316 Stainless Features 25 Year Warranty Chimney Liners Also Available D.S. Machine Shop Nipponese Stove Stoves St Chimneys rl^boxS? 2388 Old Leacock Rd., Gordonville, PA 17529 Williamsport, PA 17701 717-768-3853 717-745-3253 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 5, 2002-A5 EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of Sept. 23. 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—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) 52-60 mostly 55-59. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 60-85 mostly 63-68. 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. 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 Oct. 1: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion; HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 63-70, Sales 68-69, wtd. avg. 68.67; 60,000 lbs. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN. Offers 55-60, Sales 0. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Sept. 30. HEN SALES: Promotions Included: 8-16 lb 74.63, 64,000 lbs.; Not Included: 74.63.64.000 lbs; Promotions Only: 74.00, 60.000 lbs. TOM SALES: Promotions Included 64.00, 20,000 lbs.; Not Included; 64.00, 20.000 lbs. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. September 27,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa October L 2002 Report Supplied By USDA
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