A6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 2, 2002 National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa October 30,2002 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS: The market tone on frozen hens was mixed with lighter weights steady to firm, balance steady to fully steady, toms steady to instances fully steady. Fresh and frozen demand light to moderate with more processors focusing on fresh for the upcoming major holiday. Offerings of fresh and frozen whole turkeys generally uneven. Bulk parts and meats demand was light. Trading uneven. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trading centered on frozen tom drums with the balance of export items slow. De mand remains cautious and selective. National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. October 25,2002 Report Supplied By LISDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending Nov. 1 will increase by 5 per cent. Present week purchases for the week ending Oct. 25 were 237,992 cases which was 12 percent below the prior week and 10 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 194,495 down 15%; LOOSE: 43,497 up 7%; TOTAL: 237,992 down 12%. 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 29,2002 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 1,367,000 compared to 1,232,000 last Tuesday. Weights were desirable. Pro cessing 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 29,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were up 3 cents on large and me dium, 2 cents on small 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 92; Medium 78; Small 54. Trucklot, prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers: Large 72-84 mostly 84; Medium 62-72 mostly 72; Small 40-49 mostly 49. 3 Compartment Tobacco Press New. In stock, ready for delivery. We will deliver. Lancaster Silo 717-299-3721 Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. October 25,2001 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were unchanged to high er on whites and the balance of items were generally higher when compared to previous week’s trading. Although trad ing was not heavy, the market tone was fully steady to firm. Demand ranged light to moderate. Offerings were irregular, but usually held with increased confidence. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients in cluded) processed under federal inspec tion in the Eastern region for the week ending October 19, 2002 were unchanged from the previous week, but 3% higher than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS): TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 41-48, mostly 43-46; BLENDS (/) TFEWR; WHITES 21-32, mostly 22-24; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 81.5-91, mostly 84-87; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 79-85, mostly 81-83. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (rain. 25 cont.): WHOLE 52-57; BLENDS 70-90; WHITES 27-42; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 92-96; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 87-93. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. October 25,2002 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of Oct. 21. DUCKLINGS; Prices negotiated by first receivers, US Grade A, 4-5 pounds, delivered in trucklot and pool trucklot quantities; LONG ISLAND—Frozen 140; Fresh 146. 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) 51-60 mostly 52-56. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 pec 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. 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ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NE GOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 120 TENDERLOINS 105 BREAST - WITH RIBS 60-61 BREAST - LINE RUN 60 LEGS 31-32 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 DRUMSTICKS 21-22 THIGHS 20-21 B/S THIGHS 62-63 WINGS (WHOLE) 40-41 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 55-60 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Morrison’s Cove Poultry & Rabbit Martinsburg, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction October 28,2002 ROOSTERS 400-6.00. BANTY ROOSTERS 2.50. HEAVY HENS .50-2.25. BANTY HENS .25. PIGEONS: 1.00-1 35. DUCKS 2.00-3.50. BUNNIES 1.75-475. RABBITS 2.00-5.25. LARGE RABBITS 6.00-11.50. 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October 30,2002 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 120 126.51 387,960 TENDERLOINS 105 104.07 97,480 BREAST - WITH RIBS 60-61 68.55 170,640 BREAST - LINE RUN 60 66.63 66,800 LEGS 31-32 28.71 193,200 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 17.97 420,428 DRUMSTICKS 21-22 23.62 105,720 THIGHS 20-21 27.83 62,200 B/S THIGHS 62-63 64.12 72,040 WINGS (WHOLE) 40-41 47.16 255,240 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 11.85 46,520 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 32.67 7,200 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 55-60 63.48 20,520 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. October 29,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices advanced 3 cents. Trade senti ment remained firm. Demand was mostly moderate to at times good. 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