Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Parti ATLANTA, GA. September 3,2003 Report Supplied by USDA Trucklot buying activity was cautious and selective on breast items with offer ings generally sufficient for needs. Offer ings of dark meat cuts ranged from close balanced to adequate with thigh meat often short. The balance of cuts were closely cleared. Movement through retail and distributive channels was fair. The market tone was fully steady to firm on b/s thighs and wings, fully steady on leg quarters and generally steady on balance. 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 175-180 TENDERLOINS ISO BREAST - WITH RIBS 85-86 BREAST - LINE RUN 85 LEGS 37-38 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 27-28 DRUMSTICKS 33-34 THIGHS 26-27 B/S THIGHS 73-74 WINGS (WHOLE) 69-70 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). Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa September 3,2003 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 Sept. 3. CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Re gion: HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 59-61; Sales 0. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 59-61; Sales 0. TURKEYS, FRESH with timers or equivalent, US Grade A delivered first re ceivers, Eastern Region, cents per lb, week of Sept. 1. SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lbs): Sales, promotions included: 64.86; 7,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lbs); Sales, promotions included; 64.00; 2,000 lbs. START WITH THE BEST! 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September 3,2003 Report Supplied By USDA ICE PACKED BROILER/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 175-180 176.01 537,230 TENDERLOINS 150 148.95 138,560 BREAST - WITH RIBS 85-86 90.34 308,600 BREAST - LINE RUN 85 86.70 137,240 LEGS 37-38 37.30 287,840 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 27-28 28.63 626,336 DRUMSTICKS 33-34 37.96 169,060 THIGHS 26-27 37.82 87,540 B/S THIGHS 73-74 75.15 111,120 WINGS (WHOLE) 69-70 75.67 187,620 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 11.98 37,640 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 25-30 26.80 22,300 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 35-40 38.64 39,870 INCLUDES NEW YORK CITY MET ROPOLITAN AREA, NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND PENNSYLVANIA (NORTHEAST OF HARRISBURG). WEIGHTED AV ERAGE PRICE OF ALL GRADES AND BRANDS OF PRODUCT SHIPPED, OR TO BE SHIPPED. Eastern Region Frozen Eggs ATLANTA, GA. August 29,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were irregular but generally trended higher when compared to the previous week’s trading. Trade sentiment was fully steady to firm. Demand was fair to good with supplies reported as in close balance to short of needs. Liquid and fro zen eggs (ingredients included) processed under federal inspection in the eastern re gion for the week ending Aug. 23 were 6% less than the previous week and 3% less than a year ago. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CON TAINERS: TRUCKLOTS: Whole: 65-77, mostly 73-76.5. Blends(/): too few to re port. Whites: 56-58. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids); 97-106, mostly 98-104. Salted Yolks (min. 43% solids): 95-100 mostly 97-100. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT: (MIN. 25 CONT.): Whole; 80-84. Blends(o 93-105. Whites; 61-68. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 106-114. Salted Yolks (min. 43% so- lids): 102-108. (/) - Whole plus yolk plus sweetener, gener- ally 28-32% egg solids. 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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 Broilers/Fryers ATLANTA, GA. September 2,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-to cook whole broiler/fryers was about fair following the holiday weekend. Offerings were mixed in availability, but were noted as adequate to balanced overall. Move ment through retail and distributive chan nels was fair at best with refill activity providing the best draw. The market tone was about 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 Sept. 1 US Grade A: Majority 57-60, wtd. avg. 57.48; loads 23. Composite: avg. 59.51; 49 loads. Young Turkey Parts And Bulk Meat Des Moines, lowa September 3,2003 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAL YOUNG TURKEY PARTS AND BULK MEAT, Frozen, un less specified, cents per lb, delivered first receivers, part and full trucklots, as of Sept. 3. The trade sentiment on tom bulk parts ranged from steady on necks to fully steady to firm on drums and wings. Inquiry was fair to good. Tom bulk parts offerings were light and held with confi dence on drums and wings, adequate on necks. The trade sentiment was steady to firm on fresh tom breast meat and thigh meat was fully steady to firm. The under tone on 4-8 lb breasts was steady. Trading light on all items. Plant grade non-basted 10-16 lb breasts traded at 85 cents deliv ered. -MAR” Organic dairy production will be a highlight of the Sept. 20 Lancaster Farming Dairy Plus Scheduled; features on organic dairy farms and strategies for success in organic milk production from university. In addition, news and information from the breed associations and cooperatives. Seed Barley Seed Wheat Barsoy - Limited Coker Pennco ML, Agra Nomini MASTERSON Stine Penbar Bearded and Callao ___ Smooth 717-665-4821 717-629-9069 Fax 717-665-9191 Cover Crop Rye Seed * Spelt * Alfalfa W.L. Barenbrug Mixes Wholesale * Pickup * Delivery * Retail Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 6, 2003-A5 DOMESTIC TRADING: BREASTS, 4-8 lbs: Grade A - none; fresh avg. 153.00. Plant Grade - avg. 77.00. DRUM STICKS: TOM - avg. 32.00; HEN - none. WINGS, FULL CUT: TOM - avg. 26.00; HEN - avg. 26.00. WINGS, V-TYPE: TOM - avg. 35.00; HEN - avg. 62.00. NECKS: TOM - avg. 17.00; HEN - none. BREASTS, B/S: TOM - none; Fresh - avg. 158.81. THIGH MEAT: none; Fresh - avg. 74.00. BREAST TRIM MEAT: avg. 68.00. SCAPULA MEAT: avg. 58.00. TENDERLOINS: avg. 90.00. DE STRAPPED TENDERS: avg. 90.00; Fresh - avg. 116.00. WING MEAT WITH SKIN: avg. 45.00. MECHANICALLY SEPARATED: none; Fresh - avg. 18.00. EXPORT TRADING: DRUM STICKS: TOMS; avg. 32.33. WINGS, FULL-CUT: TOMS - navg. 25.00. WINGS, V-TYPE, TOMS: avg. 26.50. TAILS: avg. 21.00. MECHANICALLY SEPARATED: avg. 19.00. THIGH MEAT: avg. 75.00. New York Eggs ATLANTA, GA. September 2,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged on all sizes fol lowing the long holiday weekend. Trade sentiment was generally steady. Retail de mand was light to moderate with limited feature activity noted. Supplies were suffi cient for current trade requirements. 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 95-99; LARGE 93-97; MEDIUM 69-73. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. September 2,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was moderate. Demand was moderate. Live supplies were moderate for plant needs with an estimated slaughter of 1,353,000 compared to 1,519,000 last Fri day. Weights were desirable. Processing schedules were moderate. Negotiated F. 0.8. dock prices, 2 pounds and heavier ice-packed broilers and flyers, trucklot sales of US Grade A or equivalent were steady at .55 - .66 per pound; less than trucklot sales .56 - .69 per pound. Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. September 2,2003 Report Supplied By USDA 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 106; Medium 83; Small 59. 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 87-98, mostly 98; Medium 67-77, mostly 77; Small 45-54, mostly 54. Eastern Combelt Direct Feeder Pig Weekly Springfield, 111. August 29,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Eastern Corn Belt Direct Feeder Pig Weekly Summary (includes pig prices on negotiated, contract and formula basis) FEEDER PIGS: Total receipts this week 18,247, last week 7,797. SEW pigs were mostly steady. Compared to two weeks ago, feeder pigs sold steady to weak. De mand was moderate for moderate offer ings. Trading activity was light to moder ate. FOB EASTERN CORNBELT - Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan. Receipts: 10,219; last week 4,377. EARLY WEANED PIGS: 10 LB BASIS, estimated 50-54% lean value: Lot size 250 head or less: 325 head, 29.14-30.84, wtd. avg. price 29.79; lot size 250-750 or more; 5,569 head, 17.00-32.95, wtd. avg. 28.67; lot size 750 or more: 3,100 head, 25.00-26.58, wtd. avg. 26.02. Total Composite: 8,994 head, 17.00-32.95, wtd. avg. price 27.79. NOTE: FOB prices quoted on per head basis “picked up” at sellers farm; prices do not include freight. PIGS, 40 LB BASIS, estimated 50- 54% lean value: 325 head, 24.00. PIGS, 50 LB BASIS, estimated 50- 54% lean value: 900 head, 24.00-30.00, wtd. avg. price 26.00. DELIVERED EASTERN CORN BELT BASIS; Receipts: 8,028; last week 3,420. Volume by state or province of ori gin: North Carolina 53%; Ontario 31%, Missouri 16%. EARLY WEANED PIGS: 10 LB BASIS, estimated 50-54% lean value: Lot size 250-750: 700 head, 30.00; lot size 750 or more: 3,320 head, 19.00-23.00, wtd. avg. 20.89. Total Composite: 4,020 head, 19.00- wtd. avg. 22.48. PIGS, 40 LB BASIS, estimated 50- 54% lean value; Lot size 250-750: 1,453 head, 21.00- wtd. avg. price 21.56; lot size 750 or more; 1,095 head, 22.00. Total Composite: 2,548 head, 21.00-22.00, wtd. avg. 21.75. PIGS, SO LB BASIS, estimated 50- 54% lean value; Lot size 250-750; 560 head, 22.00. PIGS, 55 LB BASIS, estimated 50- 54% lean value: Lot size 250-750: 900 head, 27.50-31.50, wtd. avg. price 29.28. Delivered Eastern Combelt prices in clude freight. Most lots of 40-60 weight pigs have a sliding value from the negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual av erage weight of the lot plus or minus .35-.40 cents per pound. Some lots of early weaned pigs are discounted 1.00-10.00 per head on pigs weighing under 10 pounds. Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old. Estimated lean value is projected to base slaughter weights with normal con finement feeding conditions. Vaccination and health program values are not included but health status should be disclosed.