AJ_PY039                                                                        
Atlanta, GA          Thu. Feb 09, 2012          USDA Market News                
                                                                                
BROILER/FRYER: Daily Delmarva Broiler/Fryer                                     
                                                                                

Less-than-trucklot asking prices are 1 cent higher at 86 to 91 cents 
with a firm to higher trending undertone.  Movement of ready-to-cook 
whole birds is moderate to good approaching the weekend.  Offerings 
are balanced for current trade needs.  Live supplies are moderate; 
weights are mixed, but reported as mostly desirable.  Processing 
schedules are light.  Market activity is to moderate to active.  
In the parts complex, supplies ranged moderate to heavy.                                                              
                                                                                

ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000)                         

ESTIMATED       ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT    ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT      
02/09           02/07           02/07          02/02           01/31            

1,820           1,984           6.31           1,959           6.32             

*BROILER/FRYER CURRENT NEGOTIATED PRICES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY                 
INCLUDES MOSTLY MULTIPLE-DROP SHIPMENTS OF BRANDED AND WING                     
TAGGED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM DELMARVA                                           
                                                                                

                                         BRANDED                                
                                       U.S. GRADE A                             
RANGE                                       73-98                               
WEIGHTED AVERAGE                             (A)                                
NO. OF BOXES                                 (A)                                

(A) Not reported to avoid disclosing individual operations.                     

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_PY039.txt                        
                                                                                
Prepared: 09-Feb-12 11:46 AM E KDF