HC_PY004                                                                                            
Des Moines, IA          Thu. Jul 3, 2008          USDA Market News                                  
                                                                                                    
Broiler/Fryer: Daily Los Angeles Broiler/Fryers                                                     
                                                                                                    

Whole fryer and WOG trade sentiment was fully steady to firm with very                              
limited offerings. Retail and distributive demand was light to good with                            
best  movement on featured items and into delis, catering, and fast food                            
channels. Floor stocks generally balanced with sizes desirable. Supplies of                         
boneless skinless breasts and tenders were adequate to available and close                          
on the remainder of parts. The market tone was steady to firm on wings and                          
dark meat cuts and steady on the balance of items.                                                  
                                                                                                    

FINAL REPORT OF PRICES NEGOTIATED FOR TRUCKLOT SALES OF                                             
READY-TO-COOK ICE-PACKED BROILER/FRYERS, TO BE DELIVERED TO                                         
FIRST RECEIVERS, LOS ANGELES, FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF                                              
07-JUL-2008                                                                                         
                                                                                                    

                MAJORITY    WTD. AVG.  LOADS                                                        
US GRADE A      96                                                                                  

DELIVERED TO RETAILERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (L.A. AREA)                                           
                                                                                                    
                                                    RANGE         MOSTLY                            
FRESH FRYERS                                        102-111                                         
ROASTERS 4# & UP                                    109-118                                         
HENS UNDER 5#                                                                                       
HENS OVER 5#                                        67-78                                           
DUCKS                                                                                               
RABBITS-WHOLE                                                                                       
RABBITS-CUT UP                                                                                      
FRESH TURKEYS Y HENS 8-16#                          110-119                                         
FRESH TURKEYS Y TOMS 14-24#                                                                         
FROZEN TURKEYS Y HENS 8-16#                         91-92                                           
FROZEN TURKEYS Y TOMS 14-24#                        91-92                                           
FROZEN TURKEYS Y TOMS 24-28#                        92-93                                           

Source:   USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch                                  
          Des Moines, IA    515.284-4471                                                            
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/HC_PY004.txt                                            
                                                                                                    
Prepared: 03-Jul-08 12:35 PM E LA