National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa March 12.2003 Report Supplied By USDA DOMFSTIC MARKET HIGH IIGHTS The market tone on 8-16 lb hens and 16-24 lb toms was steady. No sales reported Demand for whole birds was light to moderate with fresh for the Easter holiday and frozen for the Thanks giving finding the most interest. Supplies remain sufficient Bulk parts and meats trading was light Domestic sales showing some signs of increased interest. Offerings were mixed and ranged from balanced to available EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS- Trading centered on frozen tom drums and thigh meat, balance of items slow Demand limited for export./: National Egg Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. March 12, 2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were higher on all sizes in Chica go. Elsewhere, prices were unchanged. The market tone was usually steady Re tail and distributive demand ranged light to fairly good, with the best movement centered around feature activity. Supplies were adequate to occasionally ample for present needs Breaking stock demand was light for short to fully adequate sup plies. Light type hens were at least suffi cient for normal to reduced processing schedules National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. March 6, 2003 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR KET. Majority prices were unchanged to slightly higher on light canners; un changed on heavies. Demand ranged fair to good with very light trading on heavy canners. Offerings were in close balance to tight and clearing. The undertone was fully steady on light canners, at least steady on heavies. Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks: 20-25.00, majority 22-23.00. HEAVY CANNER HENS. Without necks: 30.5-35, majority 31-32. Cents per pound, current negotiations freight cost included' LIGHT CANNER HENS Line run without necks 22.5-26.5, majority 24.5-25.00. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks: 31-37, majority 33-34. INFORMATION & IDEAS Displays • Demos • Specials Vendors • Products • Industry Experts Mill store { i or call oi e-mail us f I ikhollmta\ {wihumllolhelau cum) , Clear Meadow Farm i i 3114 Trover Road , On-S.te Registration: *3 , White Hall, MD [, Oncludes lunch) , rcw/ for dlrettlons } National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. March 7,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending March 14 will decrease by 17 percent Present week purchases for the week ending Mar. 7 were 216,205 cases which was 8 percent below the prior week and 4 percent below estimates CASES PURCHASED CARTONED 177,365 down ffk. LOOSE. 38,840 down 15 r L, TOTAL 216,205 down m Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 16 cooperators, 30 dozen cases or equivalent Northeast Eggs Atlanta, Georgia Report Supplied by USDA March 13, 2003 Prices remained unchanged on all sizes The market tone was generally steady. Demand ranged light to moderate. Sup plies were adequate to availble with the larger sizes m the longest position. Break ing stock offerings wre limited for the light demand. Light type fowl were at least adequate for processing needs. PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOI UMF BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, WAREHOUSE, CENTS PER DOZEN RANGE: MOSTLY EXTRA LARGE .69- 84, 72- 75, LARGE .66-.81, 71-.75, MEDIUM .53-65, 55-.57 NORTHEAST AREA- CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, eastern NJ, eastern NY, PA, RI, Northern VA, and VT. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Dcs Moines, lowa March 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 Mar. 5: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 60-62; Sales none. TOMS, 16-24 lb FRO ZEN: Offers 57.5-59; Sales none. FRESH TURKEYS, with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Mar. 10 SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lb): 68.20; 100,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lb) 64.46; 13,000 lbs. SALES (Promotions Not Included): HENS: 68.20; 100,000 lbs. TOMS: 64.46, 13,000 lbs. s -’ Mid Atlantic Farm Credit Harford County Office of Economic Development Southern States Dairyland Seed Keystone Fence Supplies Behlen Manufacturing Mid-Atlantic Seeds Seedway Pennington Forage Seed Division Baker Lime LOCATION Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. March 7,2003 Report Supplied By USDA EASTFRN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POUITRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of March 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) 61-66 mostly 64-66 VACU UM PACKED (6-9 per box) 65-85 mostly 68-73. 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, DF, El, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. March 7,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were higher on whites, unchanged to higher on whole, un changed on sugar yolks, bu t unchanged to lower on salt yolks when compared to previous week’s trading. The market tone remained firm on whites, generally steady on whole, and about steady on yolks. Trading was moderate on whole eggs and sugar yolks, but still limited on whites Offerings were in close balance to ade quate on most items. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection m the Eastern region for the week ending 01 March 2003 were 15% more than the previous week, and 1% more than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS: TRUCKLOTS- Whole- 39- 48, mostly 43-47. Blends(/): too few to re port. Whites: 30-40, mostly 34-38. Sug ared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 70-77, most ly 70-73. Salted Yolks (min. 43% solids)- 66-73, mostly 66-69. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT: (MIN. 25 CONT.): Whole: 51-55. Blends(/) 63-80. Whites: 39-46. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 77-87. Salted Yolks (min. 43% so lids): 73-90. (/) - Whole plus yolk plus sweetener, generally 28-32% egg solids. MANAGEMENT UPDATES Forage Establishment & Management Liming for Optimal Pasture & Hay Management Livestock & Equine Health & Pest Management Value-Added Marketing Opportunities BKL AIR • BLACK HORSE • WHITEFORD Bel Air Store • 424 N Mam Street • 410-838-6111 Black Horse Store • 455 i Nomsville Road • 410-692-2200 Whiteford Store • 2422 Whiteford Road * 410-452-8177 Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Parti ATLANTA. GA. March 12,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity remained light during midweek trading as dealers con tinued to work hand-to-mouth and keep floor stocks in close balance with the lack luster demand. Offerings of breast items were at least sufficient Dark meat cuts and wings Were adequate Retail and dis tributive draw was limited The market tone was mostly steady ICE PACKED BROILFR/FRYFR PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NE GOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 150-155 TENDERLOINS 110-115 BREAST - WITH RIBS 78-79 BREAST - LINE RUN 78 LEGS 32-33 LEG QUAR TERS (BULK) 20-21 DRUMSTICKS 23-24 THIGHS 22-23 B/S THIGHS 62-63 WINGS (WHOLE) 66-67 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 Partll ATLANTA, GA. March 12, 2003 Report Supplied By USDA ICE PACKED BROILFR/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 150-155 153.90 357,720 TENDERLOINS 110-U5 113.29 114,980 BREAST - WITH RIBS 78-79 87 36 180,120 BREAST - LINE RUN 78 81 13 91,720 LFGS 32-33 33 19 384,160 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 20-21 21.01 427,795 DRUMSTICKS 23-24 31.16 78,480 THIGHS 22-23 32.05 58,720 B/S THIGHS 62-63 69.89 68,600 WINGS (WHOLE) 66-67 73.11 199,400 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 11.78 48,080 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 30-35 27.98 15,240 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 45-50 48.78 21,960 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN ill Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 15, 2003-A5 Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was no better than fair Seller offerings were fully adequate to ample and were generally m the closer better balance on the smaller si/es. I ive supplies were mod erate, weights were mostly desirable to heavy Processor schedules were moder ate 1 css than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at S 6 to 66 cents Trade senti ment was barely steady to weak In the parts complex, all cuts were adequate tor the light and selective buyer interest ESTIMATFD SLAUGHTER OF BROILFR/ERYERS IN DEI MARVA (000) ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG WEIGHT ACTUAL AVG WEIGHT 03/12 03/10 03/10 03/05 03/03 2,287 2,336 5 08 2,354 5.14 BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NE GOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDI ATE DEI IVERY INCT UDFS MOSTI Y MUITIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DEI MARVA Prices were unchanged Trade senti ment was steady Demand was mostly light to moderate The New York shell egg inventory increased lIV when com pared to last Monday Supplies were fully adequate to ample on large eggs and ade quate on the balance of sizes. Prices to Retailers. Sales to Volume Buyers, USDA Grade A and Grade A, White Eggs m Cartons, dehyered store door, cents per dozen Extra Large 80-84, Large 78-82, Medium 62-66. New York Broilers/Fryers Trucklot buying interest on ready-to cook whole broder/fryers remained light and selective as dealers maintained bal anced floor stocks Offerings of all sizes were at least adequate to avaifable for current needs. Retail and distributive draw was limited. The market tone was about steady. 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. I cirgc 92: Medium 75, Small 57 AREA, NORTH- ERN NEW JER- SEY, MASSA- CHUSETTS, CONNECTI- CUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVA- 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, cen.» per dozen’ Large 74-84, mostly 84; Medium 59-69, mostly 69, Small 43-52 mostly 52. NIA (NORTH- E A S T OF HARRISBURG). HAY. STRAW & GRAIN SALE Every Thursday at 12 NOON Vintage Sales Stables, Inc. (Rt. 30, Paradise, PA) For more information (717) 442-4181 (717) 768-8204 SNYDER COUNTY PRODUCE AUCTION Opening Day Friday, March 21,2003 at 10:30 a.m. Located 9 miles South of Selmsgrove on Routes 11 &15 or 42 miles North of Harrisburg For information contact 570-374-3793. Hope to see you there Delmarva Broiler/Fryer ATLANTA, GA. March 12,2003 Report Supplied By USDA New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. March 11 2003 Report Supplied By USDA ATLANTA, GA. March 11, 2002 Report Supplied By USDA Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. 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