AJ_PY039                                                                        
Atlanta, GA          Thu. Jul 2, 2009          USDA Market News                 
                                                                                
BROILER FRYER: Daily Delmarva Broiler/Fryer                                     
                                                                                

Movement of ready-to-cook whole birds was fair to good approaching the          
holiday weekend.  Seller offerings of 3.5 and heavier sizes were in good        
balance; smaller sizes were generally adequate.  Live supplies were             
moderate; weights were desirable to light.  Processing schedules were           
moderate to moderately heavy.  Less than trucklot asking prices were            
unchanged at 83 to 94 cents.  Trade sentiment was generally steady.  In the     
parts complex, b/s breast items and tenders were well cleared to tight.         
Bone-in breasts were noted as balanced to adequate.  Wings were mixed, but      
mostly sufficient.  Most dark meat cuts were  clearing satisfactorily.          
                                                                                
                                                                                

ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER OF BROILER/FRYERS IN DELMARVA (000)                         

ESTIMATED       ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT    ACTUAL          AVG. WEIGHT      
07/02           06/30           06/30          06/25           06/23            

2,279           2,259           6.06           2,296           5.99             

*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                                      74-101                               
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                                           
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY039.txt                        
                                                                                
Prepared: 02-Jul-09 11:48 AM E KDF