AJ_PY039                                                                        
Atlanta, GA          Mon. Nov 23, 2009          USDA Market News                
                                                                                
BROILER FRYER: Daily Delmarva Broiler/Fryer                                     
                                                                                

Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was seasonally fair as most dealers       
shifted their focus to more traditional holiday items.  Offerings were          
sufficient for current trade needs.  Live supplies were moderate; weights       
were mixed, but reported as desirable.  Processing schedules were moderate      
to moderately heavy. Less than trucklot asking prices were unchanged at 67      
to 80 cents.  The market tone was steady.  In the parts complex, breast         
items and dark meat cuts were closely balanced to light.  Wings were very       
light.                                                                          
                                                                                
                                                                                

ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000)                         

ESTIMATED       ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT    ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT      
11/23           11/19           11/19          11/16           11/12            

2,211           1,947           6.11           2,195           5.97             

*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                                       57-85                               
WEIGHTED AVERAGE                             (A)                                
NO. OF BOXES                                 (A)                                

(A) Not reported to avoid disclosing individual operations.                     

Source:   USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch              
          Atlanta, GA    404.562.5850  email: PYMNATL@ams.usda.gov              
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY039.txt                        
                                                                                
Prepared: 23-Nov-09 11:36 AM E KDF