National Canner Fowl Market Atlanta, Ga. May 23,2003 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR KET: Majority prices were generally unchanged on both heavy and light can ners when compared to a week earlier. Demand ranged light to moderate. Trad ing was very light on heavy canners. Of ferings were in close balance. The under tone was generally steady on heavy canners; at least steady on lights. Cents per pound, current negotiations with out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks: 21-25.00, majority 23-23.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks: 28-35, majority 32-33. Cents per pound, current negotiations freight cost included: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line run without necks 22-26.5, majority 25-25.5. HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks; 30-37, majority 33.5-34.5. National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa May 28,2003 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH LIGHTS: Retail sized hens and toms con tinued steady to barely steady. Offerings were fully adequate, however buyers were reluctant to commit. Demand was light for the at least adequate supplies of bulk meats and parts. EXPORT HIGHLIGHTS: Trading was fairly active into export markets. Thigh meat traded in a wide range of values based on destination and whether the thigh meat came from hens or toms. In quiry was fair from Asia, Eastern Europe and Mexico; fairly active from Russia National Retail Egg Purchases Atlanta, Ga. May 23,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Cooperators estimate orders for the week ending May 30 will decrease by 5 percent. Present week purchases fur the week ending May 23 were 222,118 cases which was 7 percent above the prior week and 0 percent below estimates. CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED -178,038 up 99r; LOOSE: 44,080 up 19, . TOTAL: 222,118 —up 19. . Comparison figures are compiled on a matched plant basis. Purchases and esti mates by 15 cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent. 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May 28,2003 Report Supplied by USDA Trucklot buying activity remained fair to moderate during midweek trading as dealers kept floor stocks in good balance with demand. Offerings of breast items were generally sufficient. Dark meat cuts were clearing well. Wings were manage able. Retail and distributive movement was mostly fair. Trade sentiment was cautious following the holiday, but guard edly optimistic as buyers looked to ap proaching first of the month business to help the market maintain an even keel. The market tone was at least steady. ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND. ITEM CURRENT NE GOTIATED TRADING BREAST - B/S 175 TENDERLOINS 155-160 BREAST - WITH RIBS 95-96 BREAST - LINE RUN 95 LEGS 34-35 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 26-27 DRUMSTICKS 28-29 THIGHS 27-28 B THIGHS 67-68 WINGS (WHOLE) 66-67 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 25-30 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 35-40 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. May 28,2003 Report Supplied By USDA ICE PACKED BROIIER/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 175 172.68 463,403 TENDERLOINS 155-160 161.63 143,760 BREAST - WITH RIBS 95-96 101.49 187,080 BREAST - LINE RUN 95 97.05 117,880 LEGS 34-35 33.60 290,524 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 26-27 25.24 :inu- \ \ ited \ 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. A Farmer. Automatic 560,628 DRUMSTICKS 28-29 31.85 222,702 THIGHS 27-28 34.97 145,944 B/S THIGHS 67-68 70.98 99,960 WINGS (WHOLE) 66-67 72.07 248,530 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 12.01 47,440 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 25-30 25.23 14,425 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 35-40 41.09 34,510 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. May 23,2003 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANE OUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DE LIVERY for week of May 19. 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 124-128: Fresh—l2s-130. ROASTERS: Prices negotiated by first receivers, US Grade A and Plant Grade, 5 pounds and up, delivered; ICE PACKED (12 per box) 57-65.50 mostly 61-64.50. VACUUM PACKED (6-9 per box) 62-86.50 mostly 68-72.50. 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 Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. May 23,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Mostly prices were higher on whites, unchanged to higher on whole, un changed on salt yolk, but unchanged to lower on sugar yolks when com pared to previous week’s trading. Trade sentiment was about steady to mostly steady on yolks, unset tled to steady oh whites, and fully steady on whole. Demand im proved but was still only moder- Ideal i Conveyor I Widths I 16” -20" j 24” - 30” ( V ate. Offerings were balanced to adequate on whites, workable on whole, and mostly sufficient on yolks. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending 17 May 2003 were 2% higher than the previous week, but 3% less than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS: TRUCKLOTS: Whole: 41- 50, mostly 46-48. Blends(/): too few to re port. Whites: 35-44, mostly 38-42. Sug ared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 62-70, most ly 65-69. Salted Yolks (min. 43% solids): 60-66, mostly 61-65. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT; (MIN. 25 CONT.): Whole: 55-59. Blends(/) 67-80. Whites: 45-50. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 72-85. Salted Yolks (min. 43% so lids): 68-90. (/) - Whole plus yolk plus sweetener, generally 28-32% egg solids. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa May 28,2003 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 May 28: CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 59-62; Sales none. TOMS, 16-24 lb FRO ZEN: Offers 59; Sales none. TURKEYS, FRESH with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of May 26. SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lb): 66.75; 80,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lb) 63,67; 30,000 lbs. One if our favorite time* of year it Just around the earner: June Pairy Month! # And what a treat we have for Laneattar Farming oKJ readers in our June Pairy Issue scheduled June 7. | Included will be family farm features, breed and ra|¥ asseeiation news end highlights, and other great reading for our dairy families- New York Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. May 27,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers was mostly fair entering the week as dealers cautiously assessed the market. Offerings ranged balanced to adequate for current needs. Retail and distributive movement was about fair, best for refill orders. The mar ket tone was at least steady. Final report of prices negotiated for trucklot sales of ready-to-cook ice-packed broiler/fryers, to be delivered to first re ceivers, New York, for delivery the week of May 26: US Grade A: Majority 56-59, wtd. avg. 58.23; 23 loads. Composite: 58.23; 45 loads. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. May 27,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices advanced 1 cent on heavier weight eggs following Memorial holiday weekend, however mediums were un changed. The market tone on larger sizes was fully steady, mediums were steady. Demand ranged moderate to good, best where features were planned or in place. Supplies were usually sufficient to close balanced for trade 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 72-76; Large 70-74; Medium 63-67.
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