A6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 22, 2003 National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa March 19,2003 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS The trade sentiment on whole body hens and toms was steady. No sales reported lor immediate ship Moderate sales reported for deferred ship- ments for May through October Demand uneven. Buyers and sellers haggling over price lev els and not coming to terms. Bulk parts and meats trading was light Demand slow as most buyers filling only current needs EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trading slow as most buyers cautious to ward the market due to international events. Demand light. Interest noted from Mexico and Asia. National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. March 14,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending March 21 will increase by 3 percent. Present week purchases for the week ending Mar 14 were 234,280 cases which was 8 percent above the prior week and 30 percent above estimates. CASES PURCHASED CARTONED. 192,151 —up B<T; LOOSE; 42,129 u BrE8 r E TOT AI 234,280 —up H r i Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basts. Purchases and esti mates by 16 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent Lewis Poultry Housekeeper This dumpbody model removes caked litter & aerates & fluffs the remaining litter Glenn Beidler, Freeburg, PA 570»539«8993 I I CUSHIONED EGG Electronic Drives The innovative, electron!- | cally-controlled drive 1 system enables eggs to be transported at a smooth, coni ous speed on an endless con' or with drive units loce intermittently up to 150’ apart Optimum Rod Spacing \. 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March 19,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged Trade senti ment was at best steady m the East while all other aieas were m a steady to fully steady position Retail demand ranged light to good, with the best movement centered around feature activity In the Fast, supplies were usually fully adequate to adequate. Elsewhere, supplies were less available and noted as tight to sufficient Breaking stock demand was light to good for about adequate offerings Light type hens were sufficient for regular to re duced slaughter schedules. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa March 19,2003 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. 19; CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion- HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 61-62; 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 Mar. 17. SALES (Promotions Included) HENS (8-16 lb) 68.46, 92,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lb) 64 67; 15,000 lbs. SALES (Promotions Not Included)' HENS 68 46; 92,000 lbs TOMS: 64.67; 15,000 lbs I I :mu- \ vey- \ Jted 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 ROD CONVEYOR TRANSPORT SYSTEM Uni-Trac Construction The “Cushioned Rod” egg conveyor is setting industry standards for efficiency, flexibility and cost savings with a unified construction design that eliminates the problems of egg transfer Rol-Link Chain System An endless, custom designed, roller chain system and flex ible cushioned plastic rods, cradle eggs in a gentle position that helps eliminate collisions and breakage .Farmei Automatic Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. March 14,2003 Report Supplied B\ USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELI ANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of March 10 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: ICF PACKED (12 per box) 61-66 mostly 65-66. 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, DE, FL, GA, MA. MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. March 18, 2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices remained unchanged. The mar ket tone was steady with some caution noted. Retail and distributive demand ranged light to moderate, best where featured. Supplies were adequate to fully adequate for trade needs. The New York State shell egg inventory was l r /c lower than last week. Prices to Retailers, Sales to Vol ume Buyers, USDA Grade A and Grade A, White Eggs in Cartons, delivered store door, cents per dozen: Extra Large 80-84; Large 78-82, Medium 62-66 Ideal 1 Conveyor I Widths I 16” -20” J 24” - 30” Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. March 14,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices ranged lower on yolks but the mostly prices were unchanged Mostly prices on whole and whites were un changed to higher when compared to pre vious week's trading. The market tone was steady to firm on whites, generally steady on whole, and cautious to about steady on yolks Trading was moderate to light on whole eggs and yolks, but still somewhat limited on whites. Offerings were usually adequate on most items. Liq uid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending 08 March 2003 were t% more than the previ ous week, and 1% more than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS: TRUCKLOTS: Whole: 43- 48, mostly 44-47. Blends(/): too few to re port. Whites: 32-40, mostly 36-38. Sug ared Yolks (min.439f solids): 68-75, most ly 70-73. Salted Yolks (min 43% solids); 65-70, mostly 66-69. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT: (MIN. 25 CONT.): Whole: 52-57. Blends(/) 66-80. Whites: 39-46. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 77-87. Salted Yolks (mm. 43% so lids): 73-90. (!) - Whole plus yolk plus sweetener, generally 28-3291 egg solids. "ROSTECH" WIRELESS CAMERA SYSTEM * The Camera System to check your fresh cow /pen. foaling pen, whelping pen or whatever other birthing pens you wish to observe from j the house or bedroom. ■ f • The Camera System to monitor your employ f ees m the milk parlor or assembly lines. 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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 .54 - .64 per pound; less than trucklot sales .53 - .68 per pound. 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 92; Medium 75; 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 74-84, mostly 84; Medium 59-69, mostly 69; Small 43-52 mostly 52. rj' P; a Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. March 18,2003 Report Supplied By USDA B F 7 E
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