AJ_PY002                                                              
Atlanta, GA          Thu. Jul 2, 2009          USDA Market News       
                                                                      
FOWL:  Weekly Eastern Region Live Light-Type Hens  (Fri)              
                                                                      

Prices were unchanged when compared to a week earlier.  Demand was    
fair to moderate for the fully sufficient offerings of light type     
hens. Processing schedules were less than normal due to the 
holiday.  Trade sentiment was no better than steady.                                                          
                                                                      

                            LIGHT TYPE HENS                           
                                                                      
Cents per head, generally for removal within the next 10 days,        
(includes handling, freight and any other charges, weights            
average about 3.50 pounds)                                            
                                                                      
                          RANGE                MAJORITY               
                                                                      
REMOVAL COST              2-11                 3-7                    

Source:   USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch    
          Atlanta, GA    404.562.5850                                 
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY002.txt              
                                                                      
Prepared: 02-Jul-09 10:08 AM E JRF