OKLAHOMA CITY (VIA PHOENIX) Shipping Point Prices November 24, 2009   
 
Provided by:  Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
              Federal-State Market News Service, USDA.
 
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OKLAHOMA PECAN REPORT (via Phoenix).

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   Deliveries by growers to buying points were fairly light but increasing 
with many deliveries in small lots. Demand was moderate. Prices paid to 
growers were about steady.  Harvesting this week was moderate depending upon 
area.  
   Harvested quality has been variable depending upon area with a higher than 
normal degree of pecan scab noted.     
   Buying interest by end users has been good for retail in-shell use and 
fairly light for use by commercial shellers as they generally fill needs from 
other production areas. Trading was moderate although many growers are 
concentrating on harvesting and storing harvested nuts opting to market at a 
later time. 

Prices paid to growers (noon Thursday, November 19, 2009 thru noon Tuesday, 
November 24, 2009) at buyers delivery point or f.o.b. the orchard in-shell 
cents per pound. 

Natives: Lots of less than 1000 pounds 36-40% meat yield 45-50, lots greater 
than 5000 pounds machine harvested 40-42% meat yield 60-68 occasional higher 
and lower, lots in excess of 20,000 pounds machine harvested 40-43% meat 
yield $1.60-1.80 per point.
  
THE NEXT OKLAHOMA REPORT WILL BE ISSUED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009.