Morrison’s Cove
Poultry & Rabbit
Martinsburg, Pa.
Report Supplied by Vuction
July 28,2003
ROOSTERS 4.00-6.00.
BANTY ROOSTERS: 1.50-3.00.
HEAVY HENS 2.25-3.50.
BANTY HENS .50-1.75.
PIGEONS 3.00.
GUINEAS 2.75-3.25.
BUNNIES 1.00-4.00.
RABBITS 4.00-7.25.
AUCTION EVERY MON., 7:30 P.M.
National Broiler
Market At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
July 30,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Trade sentiment was steady to fully
steady in the West and Midwest, mostly
steady elsewhere. Demand was typically
slow to moderate with light trading, but
expected to improve for first of the
month. Supplies were mixed, but overall
sufficient to handle trade needs. In the
parts structure, movement was fair to
moderate for mid-week trading. Boneless
skinless breasts were balance to tight and
moving well, with alt other breast cuts at
least adequate. Dark meat was sufficient
aided by export business, and wings were
readily available. In production areas, live
supplies were moderate. Weights were
mostly desirable to occasionally light.
National Egg Market
At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
July 30,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
In New York, prices were higher on the
heavy weights and unchanged on medi
ums. Trade sentiment was steady to fully
steady with larger sizes in the strongest
position. Demand was moderate to very
good, best where features were in pro
gress. Supplies ranged sufficient to in
stances tight for current needs. Breaking
stock demand was moderate to occasion
ally very good for short to adequate offer
ings. Light type hens were fully sufficient
for regular to at times heavy processing
schedules.
Northeast Eggs
Atlanta, Georgia
Report Supplied by USDA
July 31,2003
Prices were unchanged, however the
larger sizes were trending slightly higher.
The market tone was steady to occasion
ally fully steady. Demand was moderate
to good. Supplies were adequate to closely
balanced for immediate trade needs.
Breaking stock offerings were short to
usually adequate for the moderate to at
times good demand. Light type hens were
fully sufficient for slaughter requirements.
PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO
VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A
AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN
CARTONS, WAREHOUSE, CENTS
PER DOZEN. EXTRA LARGE 73-86
MOSTLY 76-79; LARGE 68-83 MOSTLY
75-77; MEDIUM 51-66 MOSTLY 56-58.
NORTHEAST AREA: CT, DC, DE,
MA, MD, ME, NH, eastern NJ, eastern
NY, PA, RI, Northern VA, and VT.
National Retail
Egg Purchases
Atlanta, Ga.
July 25,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Cooperators estimate orders for the
week ending August I will decrease by 5
percent. Present week purchases for the
week ending July 25 were 217,212 cases
which was 3 percent below the prior week
and 0 percent above estimates.
CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED:
177,391 down 5%; LOOSE: 39,821
up 5%; TOTAL: 217,212 down 3%.
Comparison figures are compiled on a
matched plant basis. Purchases and esti
mates by 15 cooperators; 30 dozen cases
or equivalent.
National Turkey
Market At A Glance
Des Moines, lowa
July 30,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
DOMESTIC MARKET HIGH
LIGHTS: The market tone on frozen 8-16
lb hens and 16-24 lb toms was steady. No
trading was reported. Demand was very
light on prompt and deferred shipments.
Offerings adequate. Bulk parts and meats
trading was light. Demand was moderate.
EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:
Trading centered on a moderate volume
of tom drums and frozen thigh meat, bal
ance slow. Export demand from Russia,
Mexico and Asia noted. Supplies are
mixed.
For Use In Broiler Houses
for control of darkling beetles
BEITZEL’S
Witmer, PA 17585 717-392-7227 or
Toll Free 1-800-727-7228 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS
LICENSED Spraying Since 1961 INSURED
Radio Dispatched Trucks
Trucklot buying activity was fair to
moderate during mid-week trading as
dealers kept floor stocks in close balance
with immediate needs. Offerings of bone
less-skinless breasts were in close balanccc
and well cleared. Bone-in breasts were at
least adequate. Dark meat items were
about adequate and clearing with the ex
ception of thighs which were available.
Wings were adequate. Retail and distribu
tive movement was mostly fair. The mar
ket tone was at least steady to fully steady
on boneless-skinless breasts; steady to
about steady on the balance.
ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER
PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE
CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND
TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS
PER POUND.
ITEM: CURRENT NEGOTIATED
TRADING.-
BREAST - B/S 170-175. TENDER
LOINS 140. BREAST - WITH RIBS
84-85. BREAST - LINE RUN 84. LEGS
37-38. LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 25-26.
DRUMSTICKS 33-34. THIGHS 26-27
B/S THIGHS 69-70. WINGS (WHOLE)
62-63. 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).
- TODAY’S NEGOTIATED SALES
AS OF 11:30 A.M.
Sold and Applied By
Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 2, 2003-A5
Northeast Broiler
Fryer Parts
Parti
ATLANTA, GA.
July 30,2003
Report Supplied by USDA
SPRAYING
Northeast Broiler
Fryer Parts
Part II
ATLANTA, GA.
July 30,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER
PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RE
CEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND
TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS
PER POUND.
ITEM: CURRENT NEGOTIATED
TRADING,- WTD AVG;/ VOLUME/
LBS.
BREAST - B/S: 170-175, 169.65:
835,510. TENDERLOINS; 140, 144.21;
155,420. BREAST - WITH RIBS: 84-85,
88.13; 234,480. BREAST - LINE RUN:
84, 84.74. 154,240. LEGS: 37-38, 36.51;
332,720. LEG QUARTERS (BULK):
25-26, 26.95; 362,056. DRUMSTICKS:
33-34, 38.76; 142,960. THIGHS: 26-27,
26.82; 96,200. B/S THIGHS: 69-70, 74.38;
54,200. WINGS (WHOLE): 62-63, 67 96;
226,120. BACKS AND NECKS
(STRIPPED): 10-12, 11.81, 27,040. LIV
ERS (5 POUND TUBS); 25-30, 26.65;
12,520. GIZZARDS (HEARTS): 35-40,
42.55; 20,360.
INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET
ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN
NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS,
CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND,
AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST
OF HARRISBURG).
- TODAY’S NEGOTIATED SALES
AS OF 11:30 A.M.
/ WEIGHTED AVERAGE PRICE OF
ALL GRADES AND BRANDS OF
PRODUCT SHIPPED, OR TO BE
SHIPPED AS OF 1:30 P.M. 30-JUL-2003.
Eastern Region
Frozen Eggs
ATLANTA, GA.
July 25,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Prices generally trended
higher this week when com-
pared to the previous week’s
trading. Trade sentiment was
reported as steady to firm. De
mand was moderate, but buy-
ers were still tryjng to be selec
tive on purchases Offerings
were irregular but usually
about adequate for trade
needs. Liquid and frozen eggs
(ingredients included) pro
cessed under federal inspection
in the Eastern region for the
week ending 19 July 2003 were
1 % less than the previous
week, and 4 % less than a year
earlier.
WHOLESALE SELLING
PRICES (CENTS PER
POUND IN 30 LB CON
TAINERS: TRUCKLOTS:
Whole: 57-64.5, mostly 59-61.
Blends(/): too few to report.
Whites: 45-50, mostly 47-49.
Sugared Yolks (mm. 43% so
lids)- 80-88, mostly 84-88 Salt
ed Yolks (mm. 43% solids):
79-86, mostly 82-83
LESS THAN TRUCKLOT:
(MIN. 25 CONT.): Whole:
67-72 Blends(/) 77-95 Whites:
52-59. Sugared Yolks
(min. 43% solids): 90-94. Salted
Yolks (mm. 43 % solids)- 86-91.
(/) • Whole plus yolk plus
sweetener, generally 28-32%
egg solids.
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Animal
Sale LLC
(Root's Market Manheim, P V
Every Tuesday
4:30 pm
Rescuing 6 am till sale time
All kinds of Poultrs, Rabbits,
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