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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Virginia Eggs
Harrisonburg, Va.
March 11,2003
Report Supplied By USDA