AJ_PY039                                                                                            
Atlanta, GA          Fri. May 9, 2008          USDA Market News                                     
                                                                                                    
BROILER FRYER: Daily Delmarva Broiler/Fryer                                                         
                                                                                                    

Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was fair to moderate and 
generally noted as somewhat disappointing entering Mother's Day 
weekend.  Offerings of all sizes were usually adequate to handle 
trade needs.  Live supplies were moderate; weights varied, but 
were mostly desirable.  Processor schedules were mostly moderate.
Less than trucklot asking prices remained unchanged at 78 to 88 
cents.  Trade sentiment was steady.  In the parts complex, breast
items and tenders were sufficient.  Wings were at least adequate
and most dark meat cuts were adequate to well cleared.
                                                                                                   

ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000)                                             

ESTIMATED       ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT    ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT                          
05/09           05/07           05/07          05/02           04/30                                

2,228           2,285           5.88           2,610           5.84                                 

*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                                       75-90                                                   
WEIGHTED AVERAGE                             (A)                                                    
NO. OF BOXES                                 (A)                                                    
CUMULATIVE    05/05/08-05/09/08              (A)                                                    
              05/07/07-05/11/07              (A)                                                    
NO. OF BOXES  05/05/08-05/09/08              (A)                                                    
              05/07/07-05/11/07              (A) 

(A) Not reported to avoid disclosing individual operations.

Source:   USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch                                  
          Atlanta, GA    404.562.5850                                                               
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY039.txt                                            
                                                                                                    
Prepared: 09-May-08 11:48 AM E KDG