National Turkey Market At A Glance Des Moines, lowa November 25,2003 Report Supplied By USDA DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: The market tone on frozen 8-16 lb. hens was steady, 16-24 lb toms steady to barely steady. Demand was slow. Limited trading was reported for fill in needs. Supplies of whole body hens and toms are muted from processor to processor. Bulk parts and meats trading seasonally slow with some increased activity noted for post holiday business. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Trad ing slow. Demand was light to moderate. Sup plies limited. Eastern Region Miscellaneous Poultry Atlanta, GA. November 21,2003 Report Supplied By USDA EASTERN REGION MISCELLANEOUS POULTRY FOR CURRENT DELIVERY for week of Nov. 17. DUCKLINGS: Prices negotiated by first re ceivers, US Grade A, 4-5 pounds, delivered in trucklot and pool trucklot quantities; LONG IS LAND—Frozen 140; Fresh 146. MIDWEST— Frozen 124-128; Fresh—l2s-130. ROASTERS: Prices negotiated by first receiv ers, US Grade A and Plant Grade, 5 pounds and up, delivered; ICE PACKED (12 per box) 70.00-73.50 mostly 71.00-72.50. VACUUM PACKED (6-9 per box) 65.00-86.50 mostly 70-75.50. SQUABS; New York Wholesale Prices, Fro zen, Plant Grade, dollars per dozen, 1 to 10 boxes: 12 oz. 60.48-d9.66; 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. POULTRY GUARD New Poultry Guard" Litter Amendment is a unique activated clay that delivers consistent ammonia control without the handling inconvenience associated with other poultry litter treatments. Unlike these other treatments, Poultry Guard Litter Amendment is easy and convenient to apply and needs no incorporation or activation. Fewer application variables mean more consistent performance. In addition, Poultry Guard can be applied up to five days before bird set, whenever it's convenient for the grower. 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Liquid and frozen eggs (ingredients included) processed under fed eral inspection in the Eastern region for the week ending November IS, 2003 were 5% more than the previous week, and 17% more than last year. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES (CENTS PER POUND IN 30 LB. CONTAINERS: TRUCKLOTS; Whole; 81-91, mostly 83-88. Blends(/): too few to report. Whites: 71-75 most ly 72-74. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 98-105 mostly 102-105. Salted Yolks (min. 43% solids): 95-100 mostly 97-99. LESS THAN TRUCKLOT: (MIN. 25 CONT.); Whole; 94-98. Blends(/) 95-107. Whites; 77-84. Sugared Yolks (min. 43% solids): 106-115. Salted Yolks (min. 43% solids); 102-110. (/) - Whole plus yolk plus sweetener, general ly 28-32% egg solids. Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Parti ATLANTA, GA. November 25,2003 Report Supplied by USDA Tmcklot buying activity remained seasonally light and unaggressive approaching Thanksgiv ing as traditional holiday items became the focal point of the market Offerings of boneless skinless breasts were at least adequate and bone-in breasts were available. Dark meat cuts were generally sufficient and wings were ade quate. Retail and distributive movement was light to no better than fair. The market tone mostly steady. ICE PACKED BROIL ER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND ITEM CURRENT NEGOTIAT ED TRADING BREAST - B/S 145 TENDER LOINS 145 BREAST - WITH RIBS 74-75 BREAST - LINE RUN 74 LEGS 38-39 LEG QUAR TERS (BULK) 29-30 DRUMSTICKS 36-37 THIGHS 34-35 BIS THIGHS 85-86 WINGS (WHOLE) 93-94 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 LIV ERS (5 POUND TUBS) 35-40 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 60-65 Oird Set Poultry Guord coo bo tppllod whoa IVt matt convenient, up to tin dtys bofon bird tot. • No application timing headaches between clean out and bird set • No last minute application after equipment has been lowered MIIWM Oontrol Ammonia Poultry Guord will delivtr Immodloto oad loog-lorm ommonlo control and girt blrdt t hooltbler growing tnrlronmonl. • No more dangerously high levels of ammonia to stunt growth 'llf MMMJftf f Northeast Broiler Fryer Parts Part II ATLANTA, GA. November 25,2003 Report Supplied By USD A ICE PACKED BROILER/FRYER PARTS, DELIVERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS IN POOL TRUCKLOT AND TRUCKLOT QUANTITIES, CENTS PER POUND CUR RENT NEGOTIATED WTD VOLUME ITEM TRADING AVG /LBS BREAST - BIS 145 140.72 755,720 TENDERLOINS 145 14201 229.400 BREAST - WITH RIBS 74-75 80.08 228,840 BREAST - LINE RUN 74 73.31 135.400 LEGS 38-39 34.44 400,320 LEG QUARTERS (BULK) 29-30 29.56 436,657 DRUMSTICKS 36-37 38.73 119,310 THIGHS 34-35 38.46 93,720 B/S THIGHS 85-86 88.09 48,543 WINGS (WHOLE) 93-94 97.37 165,710 BACKS AND NECKS (STRIPPED) 10-12 11.93 39,840 LIVERS (5 POUND TUBS) 35-40 35.01 19,605 GIZZARDS (HEARTS) 60-65 64.31 24,670 National Egg Market At A Glance Atlanta, Ga. November 25,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged. The market tone was steady. Distributive and retail demand was moderate to good. Supplies were closely bal anced to adequate. Breaking stock offerings were short to about adequate for the slow to moderate demand. Breaking schedules were less than normal due to the approaching holiday. The National total shell egg inventory was 15% lower than a week earlier. Spent hen offerings were sufficient for current processing needs. Eastern Region Whole Young Turkeys Des Moines, lowa November 24,2003 Report Supplied By USDA WHOLE YOUNG TURKEYS, FROZEN, Consumer Sizes, Commodity Pack or Equiva lent, US Grade A, cents per lb, delivered (min imum of 10,000 lb lots) for Nov. 24. CURRENT SHIPMENTS: Eastern Region. HENS, 8-16 lb FROZEN: Offers 67-71; Sales none. TOMS, 16-24 lb FROZEN: Offers 63-66; Sales 65; 40,000 lbs TURKEYS, FRESH with timers or equiva lent, US Grade A delivered first receivers. East ern Region, cents per lb, week of Nov. 24. SALES (Promotions Included): HENS (8-16 lbs); Sales, promotions included; 86.00; 400,000 lbs. TOMS (16-24 lbs): Sales, promotions in cluded: 85.65; 340,000 lbs. Ever since we introduced the worlcTs first automated poultry feeder over 60 years ago, we have never stopped leading the industry with inventive technologies. ■X$ SfrPrtd n. *»*»**?’T**<J-* , T**-**'' Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 29, 2003-A5 New York BroilerslFryers ATLANTA, GA. November 24,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Trucklot buying activity on ready-10-cook whole broiler/fryers was seasonally light and unaggressive entenng the holiday week Offer ings of all sizes were generally sufficient for cur rent needs Movement through retail and distri butive channels was light The market tone was mostly 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 24-Nov-2003; US GRADE A 60-63, wtd. avg. 61 13; 23 Ids. COMPOSITE wtd. avg. 62.81.56 Ids. Virginia Eggs Harrisonburg, Va. November 25,2003 Report Supplied By USDA Prices were unchanged on all sizes today Supplies arc moderate for plant needs. Prices to retailers, in small lots, USDA Grade A and Grade A, dozen cases, white eggs in car ton, delivered store door, cents per dozen; Large 146; Medium 121; Small 87. Trucklot prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade A and Grade A, dozen cases, white eggs in carton, delivered store door, cents per dozen: Large 126-138, mostly 138; Me dium 102-115, mostly 115; Small 73-82, mostly 82. Virginia Broilers And Fryers Harrisonburg, Va. November 25,2003 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 estimat ed slaughter of 1*349,000 compared to 1,190,000 last Tuesday. Weights were desirable Process ing schedules were moderate. Negotiated F. 0.8 dock prices, 2 pounds and heavier ice-packed broilers and fryers, trucklot sales of US Grade A or equivalent were steady at .59 - 70 per pound; less than trucklot sales .58 • 71 per pound FARM SHOW 2004 What a treat we have in store for the annual Lancaster Farming issue of Farm Show! Scheduled for the Jan. 10 issue: features from farmers who are going to the winter agricultural showcase event at the Farm Show Complex and their experiences in attending the great event in Harrisburg. Also scheduled: the annual FFA Keystone Degree winners and a com- raft plete schedule of events, including the many JKSk demonstrations for farmers during Farmer Days. www.hequip.com Young Turkey Parts And Bulk Meat Des Moines, lowa November 25,2003 Report Supplied By USDA NATIONAI YOUNG TURKFY PARTS AND BUI K MEAT, Frozen, unless specified, cents per lb, delivered first receivers, part and full trucklots, as of Nov. 25. The trade senti ment on fresh tom breast meat was mostly steady for current shipments. Demand light to fair. Some processors have noted increased ac tivity for post holiday plant start-up with buyers taking add-ons to their normal committments The undertone on tom bulk parts was mostly steady with some increased unsettledness noted. Demand light. However, the shortened holiday week processing schedules has resulted in pre miums being paid on tom drums for prompt shipments in order to satisfy needs. The under tone on thigh meat was steady to weak for non- Russian approved thigh meat. Trading light on all items. Frozen non-basted breasts: plant grade 12-16 lb 98, Grade A 10-12 lb 102, 14-16 lb. and 18-20 lb 110, frozen close trimmed thigh meat 96 cents delivered domestic. For export: -60 days age -20% mechanically separated tur key 14, fresh thigh meat 86 cents delivered DOMESTIC TRADING. BREASTS, 4-8 lbs. Grade A - avg. 91.00; fresh avg. 169.00. Plant Grade -none. DRUMSTICKS: TOM - avg 44.74; HEN - none. WINGS, FULL CUT- TOM - avg. 44.00; HEN - avg. 43,00. WINGS, V TYPE. TOM - avg. 43.00; HEN - none NECKS: TOM - avg. 23.00; HEN - none. BREASTS, B/S: TOM - avg. 110.00; Fresh - avg 150.00. THIGH MEAT: avg. 91.00; Fresh - avg. 91.00. BREAST TRIM MEAT- avg. 82 00 SCAPULA MEAT: avg. 72.00 TENDER LOINS: avg 93.00. DESTRAPPED TEN DERS: avg. 91.00; Fresh - avg 113.00. WING MEAT WITH SKIN- none, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED: none; Fresh - avg. 19.00 EXPORT TRADING: DRUMSTICKS TOMS' avg. 41.91. WINGS, FULL-CUT. TOMS - avg. 43 00. WINGS, V-TYPE. TOMS none. TAILS none. MECHANICALLY SEPA RATED. avg 18 00 THIGH MEAT avg 8010 ♦ r » r» » » V ;ion icepts t.*' * p^; - v ; * » *• Ss k ERSHEY >JUIPMENT CQ, INC. '\ £
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