A6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 15, 2003 Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Parti ATLANTA, GA. February 12,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity was about fair and noted as typical of midweek trading. Offerings of boneless-skinless breasts were available. Bone-in breasts were at least sufficient. Dark meat cuts were adequate to fully adequate and wings were readily available. Retail and distributive draw was light to fair. The market tone re mained barely steady on boneless skinless breasts and wings, and about steady on the balance. ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 140-145 TENDER LOINS 110-115 BREAST - WITH RIBS 83-84 BREAST - LINE RUN 83 LEGS 31-32 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 20-21 DRUMSTICKS 23-24 THIGHS 21-22 B/ S THIGHS 62-63 WINGS (WHOLE) 68-69 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 45-50 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Part II ATLANTA, GA. February 12,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity was about fair and noted as typical of midweek trading. Offerings of boneless-skinless breasts were available. Bone-in breasts were at least sufficient. Dark meat cuts were adequate to fully adequate and wings were readily available. Retail and distributive draw was light to fair. The market tone re mained barely steady on boneless skinless breasts and wings, and about steady on the balance. ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 140-145 TENDER LOINS 110-115 BREAST - WITH RIBS 83-84 BREAST - LINE RUN 83 LEGS 31-32 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 20-21 DRUMSTICKS 23-24 THIGHS 21-22 B/ S THIGHS 62-63 WINGS (WHOLE) 68-69 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 45-50 NOTICE Float System Greenhouse Taking orders for type 609 and 41 greenhouse plants. Benj S. Miller 2019 Smyrna Rd. Paradise, PA 17562 Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. February 7,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were higher on whites, unchanged to higher on whole, but lower on yolks when compared to previous week’s trading. The market tone was gen erally firm on whites, mixed on whole and unsettled on yolks. Overall, demand im proved but was still in a range of light to moderate. Supplies were balanced to 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 Feb ruary 01, 2003 were 8 % more than the previous week, but 3 % lower than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB CON TAINERS!: TRUCKLOTS: WHOLE 48-48, mostly 43-46; BLENDS (/) TFEWR; WHITES 26-34, mostly 28-29; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 76-82, mostly 77-80; SALTED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 73-77. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT (min. 25 cent.): WHOLE 50-55; BLENDS 69-85.00; WHITES 32-42; SUGARED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 81-87; SALT ED YOLKS (min. 43% solids) 77-90. (/> - WHOLE PLUS YOLK PLUS SWEETENER, GENERALLY 28-32% EGG SOLIDS. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa February 12,2003 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 Feb. 12: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 60-62; Sales none. TOMS, 16-24 lb FRO ZEN: Offers 58-59; Sales none. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Feb. 10. SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lb): 67.24; 42,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lb) 64.00; 18,000 lbs. SALES (Promotions Not Included): HENS: 67.24; 42,000 lbs. TOMS: 64.00; 18,000 lbs. New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. February 11,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying interest on ready-to cook whole broiler/fiyers remained light to no better than fair as dealers kept floor stocks in close balance with most immedi ate needs. 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Present week purchases for the week ending Feb. 7 were 243,758 cases which was 10 percent above the prior week and 12 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED: 208,643 up 12%; LOOSE: 35,115 down 4%; TOTAL: 243,758 up 10%. Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 16 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. February 11,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged. The market tone continued steady. Demand was mod erate. The New York shell egg inventory decreased 11%, however the New Jersey shell egg inventory increased 1% when compared to last Monday. Supplies were sufficient for 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 70-74; Large 68-72; Medium 58-62. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. February 11,2002 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds were moderate and clearing the market at a reasonable rate. Demand was moderate with buyer interest and trading. Live sup plies were moderate to heavy for the mar ket being reported with an estimated slaughter of 1,329,000 compared to 1,282,000 last Tuesday. Weights were de sirable. Processing schedules were moder ate. Actual slaughter for the week of Feb 03 - Feb 08 was 6,351,174 head with an average weight of 4.82. 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 .55 - .65 per pound; less than trucklot sales .54 - .69 per pound. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. February 7,2003 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of Feb. 3. 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) 59-66 mostly 63-65. VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 63-85 mostly 68-75. 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. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa February 12,2003 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 Feb. 12; CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 60-62; Sales none. TOMS, 16-24 lb FRO ZEN: Offers 58-59; Sales none. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Feb. 10. SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lb): 67.24; 42,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lb) 64.00; 18,000 lbs. SALES (Promotions Not Included); HENS: 67.24; 42,000 lbs. TOMS: 64.00; 18,000 lbs. the f, L r. f* system! Our Dry-Trak m su rface provides your livestock with optimum traction and movement,«cW|wed through the proper balance of mat thickness and dummeter (Indentation or imprinting) as well as -high grade mpy* materials. -exclusive intediH&tiesiga -specialized Pro-SMei** cleaning equipment. -Slat-Lok™ non invasive anchors for slatted flioors. COMPONENTS OF A PROVEN SYSTEM Gary Johnson Box 154 Church St. Sprmgville Pa. (570)965-2613 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, dozen cases, white eggs in carton, delivered store door, cents per dozen: Large 87; Medium 74; Small 57. Trucklot prices to retailers, sales to vol ume buyers, USDA Grade A and Grade A, dozen cases, white eggs in carton, de livered store door, cents per dozen: Large 69-79, mostly 79; Medium 58-68, mostly 68; Small 43-52 mostly 52. Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was light to fair at best with the bulk of today’s activity held to standing commit ments. Seller offerings were fully ade quate to ample and were more readily available on the 3.0 and 3.5 pound sizes. Live supplies were moderate; weights were in a full range of light to heavy. Pro cessing schedules were moderate to mod erately heavy. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at 56 to 66 cents. Trade sentiment was barely steady. Bone less skinless breasts were clearing satisfac torily. Bone-in breasts were a bit of a push to clear. Leg quarters and wings fully ade quate to ample. ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 02/12 02/10 02/10 02/05 02/03 2,356 2,338 5.23 2,325 5.23 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 50-68 WEIGHTED AVERAGE 58.84 NO. OF BOXES 7,750 - A Proven Success www.animatonlme.com folkema@sympatico.ca y' Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. February 11,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Delmarva Broller/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. February 12,2003 Report Supplied By USDA TOTAL INTERLOCKED RUBBER FLOORING