AJ_PY010    
Atlanta, GA.        Tue. May 21, 2013       USDA Market News   
                                             
Broiler/Fryer:  Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance

Whole broiler/fryer prices are steady to firm in the West, firm to higher 
in the East and firm in the Midwest. Offerings are mostly light for 
current trade needs. Retail and food service demand is light to good, 
mostly moderate to good entering the week. Floor stocks are mixed. Issues 
with truck availability and rising cost continue to challenge the poultry 
industry. Market activity is moderate to active. In the parts structure, 
movement is moderate to good as dealers continue to assess market 
conditions during early week business.  Prices are firm to higher for  
wings; firm for breast cuts and tenders and steady to firm for the 
balance of items.  Offerings of breast cuts, tenders and wings are in 
good balance to tight; most dark meat items are light to moderate and 
clearing well. Market activity for parts is moderate to active, mostly 
moderate to active. In production areas, live supplies are moderate at 
mixed but mostly desirable weights.

SOURCE:   USDA/AMS Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News Division 
          Atlanta, GA     404.562.5850 email: pymnatl@ams.usda.gov
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY010.txt

Prepared: 21-May-13 2:00 PM E MCB