Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. January 24,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were unchanged to high er on whole, unchanged on whites and salt yolk, but unchanged to lower on sugar yolks when compared to previous week’s trading. The market tone was mixed as sellers evaluate raw costs. De mand ranged light to moderate. Supplies were not as available but generally ade quate for current trade needs. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) pro cessed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending Janu ary 18, 2003 were 2% less than the previ ous week, but 6% higher than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS): TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 40-46, mostly 42-44; BLENDS (I) TFEWR; WHITES 22-31, mostly 23-25; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 78-84, mostly 78-83; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 73-80, mostly 77-78. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cont.): WHOLE 52-55; BLENDS 69-85.00; WHITES 32-38; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 86-89; SALT ED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 82-89. (/) - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. January 29,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was fair. Seller offerings varied by size but were fully sufficient for immediate deliv ery. Live supplies were moderate; weights PIVVVIIK^ 9 mmmm The Big Dutchman Univent Layer Cage System is the first choice of profitable poultry producers. More than 90,000,000 birds are housed in Big Dutchman battery belt cage systems worldwide. Efficient manure removal Manure begins to dry on collection belts and is easily removed from the house. Univent provides easy access and bird comfort Doors slide horizontally across the full width of the cage, providing easy bird management. Wire partitions assure improved air flow and bird comfort, helping Hershey EQUIPMENT CO., INC. differed in a full range of light to heavy. Processor schedules were just moderate overall and reflected some spot downtime. Less than trucklot asking prices were un changed at 56 to 66 cents. Trade senti ment was no better than steady. In the parts complex, additional buying interest had slowed. Breast cuts continued to clear well at some but not all plants. Leg quar ters were adequate and clearing satisfac torily. Wings were readily available at some points. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT o vs mi mil ova o'ao 2,244 2,280 5.20 2376 6.05 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 49-69 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 59.06 NO. OF BOXES 7,675 8 of 8 plants reporting. Northeast Eggs Atlanta, Georgia Report Supplied by USDA January 30,2003 Prices were unchanged but trending sharply lower on all sizes. The market tone was weak and unsettled. Demand declined in some areas and ranged mostly light to mdoerate. Supplies of all sizes were available. Breaking stock offerings were short to balanced for the light to moderate demand. Light type hens were fully adequate for slaughter requirements. PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, WAREHOUSE, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE: EXTRA LARGE .76-88 MOSTLY .77-.81; LARGE .70-.85 MOSTLY .7S-.79; MEDI UM ,64-.79 MOSTLY .69-.71. birds achieve peak egg performance. Manufactured of proven GaHan® wire Galfan wire is coated with a combination alloy of aluminum and zinc, providing up to three times longer life than heavy galvanized wire The ultimate feeding system The superior Champion™ chain feeder accommodates your management practices and helps improve feed conversions. 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The thigh meat undertone was mostly steady to barely steady. Increased interest was noted on thigh meat at the lower trending price levels with some buyers more con cerned with price than age of product. Domestic trading light Some breeder drums traded at 13.50, tails 17, and fresh wing meat 49 cents delivered domestic. Export trading was heavy and centered on heavy volumes of firm priced frozen thigh meat and open priced fresh tom drums, light to fair volumes of open priced thigh meat and mechanically sepa rated turkey for February shipments, and light volumes of hen necks 12.50, ground drum meat 45 and tom defatted gizzards 52 cents delivered. DOMESTIC TRADING: Breasts, 4-8 lbs: Grade A - avg. 91.00, Fresh 154.00; Plant Grade - none. DRUMSTICKS: TOM - avg. 19.00; HEN - avg. 18.00. WINGS, FULL-CUT: TOM - avg. 17.00; HEN - avg. 19.00. WING, V-TYPE: TOM 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER, PA 17603 (717)393-5807 or 1-800-432-0988 FAX (717) 291-1534 Young Turkey Parts And Bulk Meat Des Moines, lowa January 28,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Dutchman - none; HEN - none. NECKS: TOM - avg. 13.00; HEN - none. BREASTS, B/S, TOM - none. THIGH MEAT - avg. 51.00. BREAST TRIM MEAT - none. SCAPU LA MEAT - avg. 62.00. TENDERLOINS - none. DESTRAPPED TENDERS - none; Fresh 116.33. WING MEAT WITH SKIN - avg. 42,67. MECHANICALLY SEPARATED - avg. 15.00; Fresh - avg. 17.00. EXPORT TRADING: DRUM STICKS; TOMS - avg. 18.73. WINGS, FULL-CUT: TOM - avg. 16.00. WINGS V-TYPE: - TOMS - avg. 19.50. TAILS none. MECHANICALLY SEPARATED - avg. 15.00. THIGH MEAT - avg.- 42.94. Westminster Hay Westminster, Maryland Report Supplied By Auction Tuesday, January 28,2003 Hay—Straw—Grain 244 LOTS. ALFALFA: 2.20-4.30 BALE, 31.00 LARGE ROUND. TIMOTHY: 1.40-4.40 BALE, 27.00-37.00 LARGE ROUND. MIXED HAY: 1.70-4.30 BALE. GRASS: 1.20-4.00 BALE, 20.00-45.00 LARGE ROUND. STRAW: 97.50,1.30-2.30 BALE. MULCH: 1.30-1.70 BALE. OATS: 5.00-7.50 BAG. SHELLED CORN: 3.00-3.50 BAG. GROUND CORN FEED: 7.00-8.00 BAG. FIREWOOD: 75.00-110.00 CORD. Vintage Hay Vintage, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Thursday, January 30,2003 Hay—Straw—Grain ALFALFA: 150.00. MIXED HAY: 160.00-180.00. STRAW; 97.00-120.00. Big Dutchman, Inc Lancaster Farmihg/SatUrday, February 1,2003-A7 127 LOADS. ALFALFA: 135.00-200.00. MIXED HAY: 102.00-180.00. TIMOTHY: 104.00-145.00. BROME GRASS: 92.00-130.00. ORCHARDGRASS: 60.00-145.00, AVG. 130.00. STRAW: 68.00-85.00, AVG. 75.00. EAR CORN: 124.00-140.00. OATS: 2.75-3.10 BU MULCH HAY: 48.00. FIREWOOD: 32.00-62.00 LOAD. RESULTS ON 464 PIGS. TREND: COMPARED TO FRI., JAN. 10 STATE GRADED SALE, PIGS SOLD SHARPLY HIGHER WITH STRONG SLAUGHTER DEMAND. ALL PIGS WERE SOLD BY THE HUN DRED WEIGHT. . . US+NI-2: 208. 17 HEAD 20 LBS. 171.00; 15 HEAD 25 LBS. 140.00-164.00; 39 HEAD 30.7-39 LBS. 127.00-150.00; 5 HEAD 43 LBS. 60.00; 31 HEAD 50-59 LBS. 53.00-61.00; 33 HEAD 67-76 LBS. 50.00- 68 HEAD 82-98 LBS. 58.00- US+N2: 198 HEAD. 36 HEAD 24.5-29 LBS. 150.00-151.00; 54 HEAD 30-42 LBS. 58.00- 13 HEAD 46 LBS. 67.00- 33 HEAD 50-59 LBS. 59.00- 33 HEAD 50-59 LBS. 59.00- 40 HEAD 60-71 LBS. 49.00- 22 HEAD 99-110 LBS. 64.00- US+N2-3: 23 HEAD 24-30 LBS. 60.00- AS IS: 35 HEAD. 19 HEAD 27 LBS. 56.00; 16 HEAD 65-59 LBS. 46.00-61.00. NEXT STATE GRADED FEEDER PIG SALE FEB. 14. RECEIVING 7-10:30 A.M. SALE TIME 1 P.M. It's Been a Cold Winter!!! TAKE YOUR CHOICE!!! 1 It’s lam in the morning 2 It’s very cold outside 3 It’s very warm in bed 4 Bessie may or may not be freshening 5 Get outta bed 6 Pull on some duds 7 Pull on the shoes 8 Get on a coat j lx 1 Stay in bed 2 Click on the remote 3 Check on Bessie "ROSTECH WIRELESS CAMERA SYSTEM" Availbl* At All Our Locations We Ship Parts Daily UPS • 24 Hour Service • On The Farm Route Service JST FISHER& DAIRY & MILK,NG THOMPSON SA ™^ CE MAIN OFFICE 15 Newport Rd., Leola, PA 17540 Shippensburg Hay Auction Shippensburg, Pa. Report Supplied By Auction January 25 and 28,2003 Hay—Straw—Grain Robert Fulton Fire Co. Hay Market Wakefield, Pa. Report Supplied By Auction Thursday, January 30,2003 37 LOADS. ALFALFA: 155.00-187.00. ALFALFA MIX: 142.00-195.00. TIMOTHY: 155.00-170.00. MEADOW GRASS: 110.00-145.00. STRAW: 80.00-115.00. SALE EVERY THURS., 10 A.M. State Graded Feeder Pig Sale Carlisle Livestock Market, Inc. Sale Reported by Auction Friday, January 24,2003 9 Trudge to the barn 10 Everythmgs okay 11 You're now wide awake 12 Trudge back to the . house 13 Reverse your dressing procedure 14 Crawl back in bed 15 Try to go back to sleep 4 Click off the remote 5 Go back to sleep