A4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 20, i 2003
Lancaster farming
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LANCASTER FARMING
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Graystone Small
Animal Sale, LLC
Root’s, East Petersburg
Report Supplied By Auction
Tuesday, September 16,2003
Muscovy Drakes 1.00-1.15, Hens, not enough.
Pekin Ducks 6.00-6.25 ea.
Red Fowl 4-5 lbs. .40-.60,5-6 .SO-.70.
Crossbred Fowl 5-9 lbs. .60.
Crossbred Roasters 4-6 lbs. .60-.70, 7-11 lbs.
■65-.70.
Guinea Fowl, not enough.
Banty Roosters 3.00-5.00 ea.
Banty Hens 1.75-2.25 ea.
Leghorn Hens, none. Roasters 1.00-1.10 EA.
Silkies 2.00-2.50 ea.
Geese 9-14 lbs., .60-.65.
Pigeons 1.25-1.60 ea.
White Pigeons 3.10-3.25 ea.
Rabbits 4-6 lbs. .50.52,6-9 lbs. .50.60.
Bunnies 1.003.00 ea.
Guinea Pigs 4.006.00 ea.
Goats 26.00-35.00 ea.
Kids 25.00-30.00 ea.
Doves 4.005.00 ea.
Chukars, none.
Pullets, none.
Total sales: 402.
All out-of-state poultry must be tested for AI.
Delmarva
Broller/Fryer
ATLANTA, GA.
September 18,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was
being altered by the effects of the approaching
hurricane. Offerings were adequate to closely
cleared. A shortage of trucking was noted in
some instances. Live supplies were moderate;
weights were mostly desirable. Most processor
schedules were being reduced to one shift today.
The majority of plants planned to suspend op
erations on Friday and work full schedules on
Saturday. Less than trucklot asking prices were
unchanged at 61 to 71 cents. Trade sentiment
was at least steady. In the parts complex, sup
plies were well balanced to short
ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF
BROILER/FRVERS IN DELMARVA (000)
ESTIMATED ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT
ACTUAL AVG. WEIGHT 09/18 09/16 09/16
09/1109/09
1,3142,307 5.292,334 5.44
BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTI
ATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIV
ERY INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE
DROP SHIPMENTS OF
BRANDED AND WING
TAGGED TO NEW
YORK CITY FROM DEL
MARVA
BRANDED U.S.
GRADE A RANGE 60-80
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
63.89 NO. OF BOXES
8,814
FEATURES
All American Kick-0ff...........Al
Hushons Plan Return.............A1
All-American’s 40th ...............Al
Shupp Joins Staff Al
Solanco Colored Breeds...... A 35
Troy Colored Breeds...... .A 36
Denver Live5t0ck................. A 37
Blair Live5t0ck...................... A3B
Stress Busters ..........................B6
Denver Fair Sheep ..................B7
Berks Li’l Dairy Mi55...........810
More Than Chocolate... ..825
DEPARTMENTS
Edit0ria1.......................... .AlO
Farm Ca1endar............ ....AlO
Futures Al 6
Mailbox Markets 814
Sale Reports 818
Antiques Center 825
Public Auction Regi5ter........828
Antiques Register 829
Antiques Reports ..................831
Business New 5........ ..... .C 3
Classified Ads C 6
Belleville Poultry
Belleville, Pa.
Report Supplied by Auction
Wednesday, September 17,2003
GEESE: 6.00-7.00 EA.
TURKEYS: 4.00-6.00 EA., YOUNG.
GUINEAS: PEEP 2.00 EA.
CHICKENS: .50-2.25 EA.
ROOSTERS: 3.00-6.00 EA.
BANTAMS: 1.00-3.00 EA.
SILKIES; 1.50 EA.
MUSCOVY DRAKES; 5.25 EA.
MUSCOVY HENS; 2.75 EA.
DUCKS: 2.00-3.00 EA.
BARN BIRDS: 1.00-1.50 EA.
WHITE BIRDS: 3.00 EA.
FANCY BIRDS: 2.00-3.50 EA.
PEACOCKS: NONE.
PHEASANTS: NONE.
DOVES: NONE.
QUAIL; 2.00-4.00 EA.
GUINEA PIGS: .50-4.25 EA.
RABBITS; RABBITS UNDER 4 LBS.
1.00-4.00, 4-6 lbs. 4.00-6.00, over 6 lbs.
6.50-9.75, all per head.
PLEASE PREBOX SMALL ANIMALS.
Morrison’s Cove
Poultry & Rabbit
Marnnsburg, Pa.
Report Supplied by Auction
September 15,2003
ROOSTERS 3.25-5.00.
BANTY ROOSTERS: .25-2 JO,
HEAVY HENS 3.25-4,75.
BANTY HENS LDO-5.00.
PIGEONS 1.10-L2S.
GUINEAS 3.50.
DUCKS 2.00-2 JO.
BUNNIES 2.75-SJO.
RABBITS 6.0041.00.
AUCTION EVERY MON., 7JO P.M.
National Retail
Egg Purchases
Atlanta, Ga.
September 12,2003
Report Supplied By USD A
Cooperators estimate orders for the week
ending September 19 will decrease by 14 per
cent Present week purchases for the week end
ing Sept. 12 were 244,279 cases which was 1
percent below the prior week and 4 percent
above estimates.
CASES PURCHASED: CARTONED:
204,011 down 3%; LOOSE: 40,268 up 10%;
TOTAL: 244.279 —down 1%.
Comparison figures are compiled on a
matched plant basis. Purchases and estimates
by IS cooperators; 30 dozen cases or equivalent
National Egg Market
At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
September 17,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
In Chicago, prices advanced 1 cent on all
sizes. In New York, prices were 2 cents higher
on mediums and unchanged on the heavy
weighted eggs. Trade sentiment was steady to
firm with mediums and extra large in the
strongest position. Demand continued light to
good, best where limited features were in pro
gress. Supplies of all sizes ranged sufficient to
tight. Breaking stock offerings were barely ade
quate to adequate for the moderate to good de
mand. Light type hens were at least sufficient
for current slaughter schedules.
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INDEX
Five Sections
WHITE
JUMBO
EX.LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
PULLETS
BROWN
EX.LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
UNDERGRADES
AND CHECKS .53 .53 .53 .53 .54
BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .SS-.57, 48-50 LBS. .66-.65, 50 LBS. AND UP .6S-.69;
THURS. 42-44 LBS. .56-.58,48-50 LBS. .67-.69,50 LBS. AND UP .69-.70.
New England Weekly Shell Egg Report
Atlanta, Ga.
Prices Supplied By USDA
September 9,2 Mm
PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE A BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE
DOOR.
MAINE
MOSTLY
NEW HAMPSHIRE
MOSTLY
RHODE ISLAND
MOSTLY
VERMONT
MOSTLY
Trade sentiment was mostly hilly steady in
the East steady elsewhere. Food service de
mand was fair. Retail demand was mixed, but
strong in the areas targeted by Hurricane Isabel,
with retail outlets fully stocked. Supplies were
overall in balance. Processing schedules along
the East were reduced for tomorrow and Fri
day, and may resume operations on Saturday;
therefore, attempts were made to move addi
tionally product before plants closed. In the
parts structure, wings were light, particularly
heavy sizes, and moving well. Tenders were also
tight, but the remaining breast cuts were ade
quate, and dark meat was available to close. In
production areas, live supplies were moderate at
mixed, but mostly desirable weights.
NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR
KET; ijpajority of prices were unchanged on
both itpt and heavy canners when compared to
a week earlier. Demand ranged light to moder
ate. Trading was light to no better than fair. Of
ferings were generally sufficient for trade needs.
The undertone was mostly steady.
Cents per pound, current negotiations with
out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS; Line
run without necks: 20-25, majority 23-24.
HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks:
28-36, majority 34-35.
Cents per pound, current negotiations freight
cost included; LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line
run without necks 22-26, majority 25.5-26.
HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks:
31-38, majority 35-37.
DAIRY
Focus On Dairy...... ........ A 27
Twin Brook Farm ...........A3O
Northeast Dairy 5h0w..........A31
Southeast Championship A 32
York Holstein 5h0w..............A32
Jerseys At Home ...................A4O
Milking 5h0rth0rn..........,.....A40
Lancaster DHIA .....................C4
COLUMNS
Now Is The Time AIO
Land & C0mmunity.............A39
On Being A Farm Wife........... 83
Family Living Focus ...............B4
Ida’s Notebook ........................B5
Antiques Detective 826
HOME & YOUTH
Home On The Range B 2
Homestead Notes B 6
Cook’s Question B 8
Kid’s Komer 810
You Ask, You Answer 812
SECTION E
Dairy Plus Booklet
Weekly New York Egg Market
Northeast Quotes
Prices Supplied By Umer-Barry
From Sept. 12-18,2003
FRI. MON. TUBS. WED, THUR.
National Broiler
Market At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
September 17,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
National Canner
Fowl Market
Atlanta, Ga.
September 12,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
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
Providing Optimum
Performance Management
and Investment Services
to the Egg Layer Industry
2043 Horseshoe Pk. • Annville, PA 17003
1.07 1.07 1.07 1.07 1.08
1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.05
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.01
.75 .75 .75 .77 .80
.57 .57 .57 .57 .57
1.05 1.05 1.06 1.06 1.07
1.01 1.01 1.02 1.02 1.03
.75 .75 .75 .75 .77
EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM SMALL
138 134 90 56
131-135 127-131 83-87 49-53
133-134 129-130 85-86 51-52
137-141 133-137 89-93 55-59
137 133 89 55
140-141 135-137 90-93
141 137 93
National Turkey
Market At A Glance
Des Moines, lowa
September 17,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS; The
market tone on 8-16 lb. hens and 16-24 lb. toms
was steady to fully steady. Demand was light to
moderate. A fair volume of bens moved in the
Central Region at steady prices and in the West
a light volume of hens traded at higher trending
prices. Hens for October shipment were offered
at 65 cents. Trading light on bulk meats and
parts. Spot loads of fresh tom breast meat were
available. Supplies of most hen and tom parts
were tight.
EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trad
ing was fair, centering on tom drums and tom
full cut wings. One container of defatted giz
zards moved at 53 cents delivered port. Some
buyer resistance was noted at current asking
prices.
Eastern Region
Frozen Eggs
ATLANTA, GA.
September 12,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Mostly prices were unchanged on whites and
whole, unchanged to lower on sugar yolks, and
irregular on salt yolk when compared to the
previous week's trading. Trade sentiment was
unsettled on yolks, but at least steady on bal
ance of items. Demand improved but still mod
erate. Offerings of yolks slightly more available,
balance of items reported as in close balance to
short of needs. Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredi
ents included) processed under federal inspec
tion in the Eastern region for the week ending
06 September 2003 were 13% less than the pre
vious week, and 2% less than a year ago.
WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS
PER POUND IN 30 LB. CONTAINERS:
TRUCKLOTS: Whole: 67-78, mostly 73-75.
Blends(/): too few to report. Whites; 51-59 most
ly 56-58. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids);
98-107 mostly 99-102. Salted Yolks (min. 43%
solids); 93-100 mostly 97-99.
LESS THAN TRUCKLOT: (MIN. 25
CONT.); Whole: 80-85. Blends(o 93-105.
Whites; 61-69. lugared Yolks (min. 43% solids):
106-115. Salted Yolks (min. 43% solids):
102-108.
(/) - Whole plus yolk plus sweetener, general
ly 28-32% egg solids.
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