AJ_PY010     
Atlanta, GA.          Fri. Aug. 29, 2008              USDA Market News 

Broiler/Fryer:  Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance   
 
Majority prices were down one cent in the Midwest, but unchanged
elsewhere when compared to early week.  Trade sentiment was steady to 
about steady, but instances weak in the Midwest.  Demand covered the 
full range with some areas reporting lighter than expected interest, 
but moderate to fairly good for fast food and where holiday needs 
increased.  Supplies were usually more than sufficient to satisfy trade 
needs.  Floor stocks were adequate to long.  Processing schedules were 
mixed with some plants down Monday for Labor Day.  Plants along the 
Gulf Coast were in a wait and see mode due to predictions of possible 
hurricanes over the weekend.  In the parts structure, trading was light 
and selective.  Breast items were fully adequate to available, and wings 
were mixed but easy to obtain.  Dark meat cuts were mostly adequate to 
well cleared .  In productions areas, live supplies were moderate.  
Weights varied, but were mostly desirable.
 
SOURCE:   USDA/AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch
          Atlanta, GA     404.562.5850
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY010.txt

Prepared: 29-Aug-08 1:49 PM E AAT