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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
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This dumpbody model removes
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remaining litter
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Custom Comers
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Phone
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Fax
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National Egg Market
At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
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
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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
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construction design that eliminates the
problems of egg transfer
Rol-Link Chain System
An endless, custom designed,
roller chain system and flex
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rods, cradle eggs in a
gentle position that
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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
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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.
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Virginia Broilers
And Fryers
Harrisonburg, Va.
March 18,2002
Report Supplied By USUA
Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds
was 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 1,128,000 compared to
1,237,000 last Tuesday. Weights were de
sirable to light. Processing schedules were
moderate. Supply and demand of wings
were moderate for the market being re
ported.
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.
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Virginia Eggs
Harrisonburg, Va.
March 18,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
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