AJ_PY038                                                                       
Atlanta, GA          Wed. Dec 19, 2012          USDA Market News               
                                                                               
MISC. POULTRY: Weekly New York City Seasonal Poultry (Wed)                     
                                                                               
               FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 2012.                     
CAPONS:                                                                        
Prices are trending steady.  Supplies of frozen USDA Grade A capons are in     
close balance and clearing well.  Processors were active as they continue to   
fill December orders.  Trade activity was moderate to active.                  
                                                                               
DOLLARS PER POUND DELIVERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS:                                
                                                                               
6-9 LBS.           2.30-2.55              MOSTLY    2.35-2.45                  

GEESE:                                                                         
Prices are trending steady.   Supplies are in close balance to tight.  Last    
of the regular December orders are being delivered.  Overall demand for the    
season was noted as fairly good.  Trade activity is moderate to active.        
                                                                               
DOLLARS PER POUND DELIVERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS:                                
                                                                               
8-16 LBS.          3.85-4.00              MOSTLY    3.90-4.00                  


"THIS WILL BE THE LAST HOLIDAY REPORT FOR THE SEASON"

Source:   USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis                    
          Atlanta, GA    404.562-5850  email: PYMNATL@ams.usda.gov             
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY038.txt                       
                                                                               
Prepared: 19-Dec-12 09:49 AM E JRF