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LANCASTER FARMING
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Poultry & Rabbit
Mart in sJmrg, Pa.
Report Supplied by Auction
November 10,2003
ROOSTERS 3.00-4.00.
BANTY ROOSTERS .75-2.00.
HEAVY HENS .50-4.00.
BANTY HENS .50-2.00.
PIGEONS L75-2JO.
GUINEAS 3.50.
DUCKS 2.00-2.75.
BUNNIES .75-3.75.
RABBITS 4JO-B.DO.
RABBIT FAMILY 13.00.
AUCTION EVERY MON., 7:30 P.M.
Livestock Cooperative
Auction Market
Of North Jersey
Poultry & Eggs
Hackettstown, NX
Report Supplied by Auction
Tuesday, November 11,2003
HEAVY FOWL 35-1.10,3.25 EA.
LEGHORN FOWL .50-2 00 EA.
MIXED FOWL .35-1 10,3.00 EA.
CHICKS 45 EA.
PULLETS 2.00-6 75 EA.
GEESE 7.50 EA
BANTAMS .50-5.00 EA.
ROOSTERS .50-1.55,1 00-6.00 EA.
BUNNIES 2.50-4.00 EA.
DUCKS .25-1.60,1.00-8.50 EA.
RABBITS 80-1.55,1.00-2.50 EA.
PIGEONS 2.00-5.25 EA.
GUINEAS 2.00-7.25 EA.
GRADE A EGGS;
WHITE JUMBO, EX. URGE. 1.07-121,
LARGE 1.14-1.19: BROWN JUMBO, EX.
LGE. 1.00-1.20, LARGE .90-1.16, MED. .80.
National Retail
Egg Purchases
Atlanta, Ga.
November 10,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Cooperators estimate orders for the week
ending November 14 will decrease by 18 per
cent. Present week purchases for the week end
ing Nov. 7 were 295,738 cases which was 22
percent above the prior week and 1 percent
above estimates.
CASES PURCHASED; CARTONED:
258,095 up 29%; LOOSE: 37,643 down 9%;
TOTAL: 295,738 up 22%.
Comparison figures are compiled on a
matched plant basis. Pur
chases and estimates by 14
cooperators; 30 dozen cases
or equivalent.
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INDEX
Four Sections
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
Nutrient Management A 1 Editorial AlO
Don Robinson A 1 Farm Calendar AlO
Centre county Banquet A 1 Bible Speaks AlO
Lane. Farm. TVust Banquet ....A22 Farm Forum AlO
Poultry Composting A 32 814
Wild Game Cookbook B 2
Newlyweds Teach Kids B 3 Auction Register 820
Diet Breaker Preserves B 6 Antiques center 821
Somerset Youngster 810 Antiques Register 825
Antiques Reports 826
Classified Ads C3,D5
HOME & YOUTH Business News D 4
?r e^ n : heßange II COLUMNS
*' H ’. N T S Now Is The Time Al °
Cook’s Question B 8 Farm Show Spotlight A2 i
Kid’s Komer 810 q„ Be ; n g \ Farm Wife B 4
You Ask, You Answer 812 Family Living Focus B 5
Well Preserved B 6
DAIRY Consuming Thoughts B 7
Focus On Dairy A2B Ida’s Notebook B 9
Lancaster DHIA 819 Antiques Detective 823
Graystone Small
Animal Sale, LLC
Root’s, East Petersburg
Report Supplied By Auction
Tuesday, November 11,2003
Muscovy Drakes .95-1 05, Hens .95-105.
Pekin Ducks, not enough.
Red Fowl 4-5 lbs 40-.50,5-6, SO- 80.
Crossbred Fowl 5-9 lbs .60-.70.
Crossbred Roosters 4-6 lbs .55-.80, 7-11 lbs.
60-.80
Guinea Fowl 1.35-1.60.
Banty Roosters 2.50-2.75 ea.
Banty Hens 1.75-2.25 ea.
Leghorn Hens, not enough. Roosters 75 ea.
Silkies 2.00-2.75 ea.
Geese 9-14 lbs. .SO-.SS.
Pigeons 1.75-2.00 ea.
White Pigeons 3.00-3.25 ea.
Rabbits 4-6 lbs. 1.10-1.22,6-9 lbs. .90-1.10.
Bunnies 2.00-4.00 ea.
Guinea Pigs 4.00-7.00 ea.
Goats, not enough.
Kids, none.
Doves 2.25-3.75 ea.
Chukars, none.
Pullets 1.40 ea.
Total sales; 465.
All out-of-state poultry must be tested for AI.
Belleville Poultry
Belleville, Pa.
Report Supplied by Auction
Wednesday, November 12,2003
GEESE: 5.25 EA.
TURKEYS: 9.00-13.00 EA.
GUINEAS; 3.25-4.50 EA.
CHICKENS: 1.00-4.00 EA.
ROOSTERS; 4.00-6.00 EA.
BANTAMS: .25-3.00 EA.
SILKIES: 3JJO EA.
MUSCOVY DRAKES: 7.00 EA.
MUSCOVY HENS: 2.00-3.25 EA
DUCKS: 2.00 EA.
BARN BIRDS: 1.00-1.50 EA.
WHITE BIRDS; 3.00 EA.
FANCY BIRDS: 1.00-3.00 EA.
PEACOCKS; 9.00-26.00 EA.
PHEASANTS: NONE.
DOVES; 3.00 EA.
GUINEA PIGS: NONE.
RABBITS- RABBITS UNDER 4 LBS.
NONE, 4-6 lbs. 1.00-4.00, over 6 lbs. 4.25-6.50,
RABBITS OVER 6 LBS. 6.75-13.50 PER
HEAD.
PLEASE PREBOX SMALL ANIMALS.
National Egg Market
At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
November 12,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
In Chicago, prices were higher on the heavy
weights and unchanged on medium. Prices in
New York were higher on all sizes. Trade senti
ment was fully steady to Arm. Demand into all
channels was light to very good. Supplies of the
lighter weight eggs were sufficient to balanced
while the larger sizes were in close balance to
vety tight. Breaking stock demand was light to
good for short to fully adequate offerings. The
National total shell egg inventory was 4% less
than the previous week. Light type fowl were
about sufficient for the moderate demand.
New York Eggs
ATLANTA, GA.
November 12,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Prices were higher on all sizes. The market
tone remained firm. Retail demand was moder
ate to good, best where featured. The New York
shell egg inventory increase 4% when compared
to last Monday. Supplies ranged tight to about
adequate for needs.
Prices to Retilers, Sales to Volume Buyers,
USDA Grade A and Grade A, White Eggs in
Cartons, Delivered Store Door, Cents per
Dozen: Extra Large 119-123; Large 117-121;
Medium 100-104.
Weekly New York Egg Market
Northeast Quotes
Prices Supplied By Urner-Barry
From Nov. 7-13,2003
FRI. MON. TUBS.
WHITE
JUMBO
EX.LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
PULLEFS
BROWN
EX.LARGE
LARGE
MEDIUM
UNDERGRADES
AND CHECKS .67 .68 .69 .70 .72
BREAKING STOCKS: FRI. 42-44 LBS. .68-.70, 48-50 LBS. .80-.82, 50 LBS. AND UP .82-.53,
MON. 42-44 LBS, .69- 71,48-50 LBS. .81-.83, 50 LBS. AND UP .83-.54; TUBS. 42-44 LBS. .70-.72,
48-50 LBS. .82-.54, 50 LBS. AND UP .S4-.85, WED. 42-44 LBS. .71-.73,48-50 LBS. .83-. BS, 50 LBS.
AND UP .BS-.86; THURS. 42-44 LBS. .73-/75,48-50 LBS. .BS-.87, 50 LBS. AND UP .S7-.88.
New England Weekly Shell Egg Report
Atlanta, Ga.
Prices Supplied By USDA
November 11,2003
PRICES PAID PER DOZEN GRADE A BROWN EGGS IN CARTONS DELIVERED STORE
DOOR.
MAINE
MOSTLY
NEW HAMPSHIRE
MOSTLY
RHODE ISLAND
MOSTLY
VERMONT
MOSTLY
National Turkey
Market At A Glance
Des Moines, lowa
November 12,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: The
market tone on frozen 8-16 lb. hens and 16-24
lb. toms was steady, instances firm on 10-12 lb.
hens. Inquiry for frozen was limited for fill-in
basis. Fresh demand was in a full range. Offer
ings were mixed and varied from processor to
processor. Parts and meats trading was slow.
Demand was light to moderate. Supplies held
with varied degrees of confidence.
EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trad
ing centered on light to moderate sales of tom
drums and mechanically separated turkey bal
ance slow. Demand was slow with interest
noted from Asia, Mexico and Russia. Most buy
ers taking a wait and see attitude. Parts offer
ings uneven.
National Canner
Fowl Market
Atlanta, Ga.
November 7,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
NATIONAL CANNER FOWL MAR
KET: Majortiy prices were unchanged on
both heavy and light cannets when compared to
a week earlier. Demand was moderate but most
traders were unaggressive Trading was very
light, however available offerings were clearing
satisfactorily. Processing schedules were about
normal. The undertone was steady.
Cents per pound, current negotiations with
out freight cost: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line
run without necks: 21-25 majority 23-24.
HEAVY CANNER HENS; Without necks:
29.5-36, majority 33-34.
Cents per pound, current negotiations freight
cost included: LIGHT CANNER HENS: Line
run without necks 22-27, majority 25.5-26.
HEAVY CANNER HENS: Without necks:
31-38, majority 35-37.
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121 121 1.24
121 121 1.24
119 1 19 1.22
104 1.04 1.05
.81 .81 .81
1.19 1 19 1.21
1 16 1.16 1 18
1.03 1.03 1.04
EXTRA LARGE LARGE MEDIUM SMALL
152 149 110 81
145-149 142-146 103-107 74-78
147-148 144-145 105-106 76-77
151-155 148-152 109-1.13 80-84
151 148 109 80
150-155 149-152 110-113
155 152 113
National Broiler
Market At A Glance
Atlanta, Ga.
November 12,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Trade sentiment was mixed, mostly steady to
fully steady. Demand into all channels was light
to moderate, good for fast food promotions and
other holiday meat items. Supplies were usually
sufficient to well cleared with some plants re
ducing schedules to comply with limited season
al interest. In the parts structure, trading was
light and selective. Wings had strongest move
ment with supplies close to short, and dark
meat was adequate to well cleared and moving.
Breast items were irregular, but at least avail
able and often discounted. In production areas,
live supplies were moderate at weights in a full
range.
The 12-City Weighted Average Price for
11/10/03 was 63.54, compared to 63.77 last
week, and 53.01 a year ago.
New York Broilers/Fryers
ATLANTA, GA.
November 10,2003
Report Supplied By USDA
Tcucklot buying activity on ready-to-cook
whole broiler/fryers was about fair entering the
week as dealers cautiously assessed the market
and limited orders to normal committments.
Offerings ranged balanced to adequate. Move
ment through retail and distributive channels
was mostly fair. The market tone was steady to
fully steady.
Final Report of Prices Negotiated for Truck
lot Sales of Ready-to-Cook Ice-Packed Broiler/
Fryers, to Be Delivered to First Receivers, New
York, for Delivery the Week of 10-Nov-2003:
US GRADE A 58-61, wtd. avg. 59.83; 23 Ids.
COMPOSITE wtd. avg. 59.99; 50 Ids.
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1.25 1.30
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1.24 1.28
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