National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. November 15,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending Nov. 22 will decrease by 2 percent. Present week purchases for the week ending Nov. IS were 287,382 cases which was 6 percent above the prior week and 20 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 241,066 up 6%; LOOSE: 46,316 up 9%; TOTAL: 287,382 up 6%. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 17 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa November 20,2002 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS: The market tone on frozen whole birds, hens and toms was generally steady. Some late offerings for prompt shipment, steady to weak with clean-up on the mind of the processor. Demand and trading slow. Processors continue to work on filling orders of fresh and frozen product. Trading and demand for bulk parts and meats was slow. 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MARTIN’S TIRE & ALIGNMENT Located in Churchtown 119 Water St., Narvon, PA 17555 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 120 126.72 196,970 TENDERLOINS 100-105 105.64 55,400 BREAST - WITH RIBS 55-56 59.85 222,520 BREAST - LINE RUN 55 57.15 120,040 LEGS 31-32 33.75 99,800 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 18.42 354,543 DRUMSTICKS 21-22 29.70 66,510 THIGHS 20-21 31.91 42,780 B/S THIGHS 62-63 67.08 38,400 WINGS (WHOLE) 41-42 48.33 163,150 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 11.56 28,520 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 31.44 14,520 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 55-6064.12 18,120 Trucklot buying activity was very light during midweek trading as dealers kept floor stocks in a tight balance while cur tailing regular committments during this seasonally sluggish period. Offerings of bone-in breasts were readily available at sharp discounts. 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Dark meat cuts were fully adequate. Wings were sufficient. Retail and distri butive movement was slow as traditional holiday items became the focal point of interest. The market tone remained barely steady to weak on bone-in breasts and no better than steady on the balance. ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCK LOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NEGOTI ATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 120 TENDERLOINS 100-105 BREAST - WITH RIBS 55-56 BREAST - LINE RUN 55 LEGS 31-32 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 17-18 DRUMSTICKS 21-22 THIGHS 20-21 B/S THIGHS 62-63 WINGS (WHOLE) 41-42 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 55-60 Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. November 20,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was seasonally slow to fair at best. Offer ings were adequate and in generally good balance on 3.0 pound sizes, adequate to fully adequate on the smaller sizes, and adequate to ample on the larger. Live sup plies were moderate; weights were mostly desirable to heavy. Processor schedules suspended or curtailed in some instances in an effort to keep supplies in line with a lighter demand were vety light overall. Less than trucklot asking prices were un- Firestone Radial 23° 18.4R34 1 ★ $500.00 18.4R38 1 ★ $535.00 20.8R38 1 ★ $685.00 18.4R42 2 ★ $670.00 changed at 48 to 62 cents. Trade senti ment was barely steady. Parts were at least adequate. Bone-in breast were com petitively priced and slow to clear. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT U/2O 11/18 11/18 11/13 11/11 1,882 2,252 5.112,330 5.20 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 42-62 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 50.20 NO. OF BOXES 6,569 8 of 8 plants reporting. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa November 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 Nov. 18: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN; Offers 68-72; Sales 70, wtd. avg. price 70; 120,000 lbs. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 60-63; Sales 60, wtd. avg. price 60; 1080 lbs. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Nov. 18. SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lb): 83.58; 6,700,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lb) 78.72; 9,580,000 lbs. SALES (Promotions Not Included): HENS: 83.58; 6,700,000 lbs. TOMS: 78.72; 9,580,000 lbs. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. November 15,2002 Report Supplied *y USD A EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of Nov. 11. DUCKLINGS: Prices negotiated by first receivers, US Grade A, 4-5 pounds, delivered in truckiot and poo) 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) 55-61 mostly 57-60. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 63-85 mostly 66-73. 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. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 23, 2002-A5 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 were moderate for the market being reported with an estimated slaughter of 990,000 compared to 1,082,00 last Tues day. Weights were desirable. Processing schedules were moderate. Supply and de mand of wings are moderate for the mar ket being reported. 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 -.57 per pound; less than trucklot sales .46 -.65 per pound. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. November 19,2002 Report Supplied By GSDA Prices were unchanged. Trade senti ment continued steady. Retail demand was moderate to instances good, best where feature activities were a factor. Extra large eggs were advertised at 89 cents per dozen. The New York shell egg inventory decreased 5%, however the New Jersey shell egg inventory increased 20% when compared to the previous week. Supplies were sufficient needs. Prices to Retailers, Sales to Volume Buyers, USDA Grade A and Grade A, White Eggs in Cartons, delivered store door, cents per dozen: Extra Large 84-88; Large 82-86; Medium 70-74. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. November 19,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers was light and unaggressive as dealers kept floor stocks in very close balance during this seasonal ly lackluster period. Offerings of the 4 pound birds were readily available. The lighter weights were sufficient. Movement through retail and distributive channels was sluggish. The market tone was no better than steady. Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. November 19,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged on all three sizes 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 98; Medium 85; Small 56. Trucklot, prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers: Large 80-90 mostly 90; Medium 69-79 mostly 79; Small 42-51 mostly 51. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. November 19,2002 Report Supplied By USDA
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