NW_PY030 Des Moines, IA Mon. Jul 6, 2009 USDA Market News Broiler/Fryer: Daily Chicago Broiler/ Fryers Final majority prices for this week were down one cent from last Monday's final majority price. Trade sentiment was steady. Offerings were adequate to available. Retail and foodservice demand were light to moderate, best for retail promotions and fast foods. Floor stocks were adequate. Weights were mostly desirable. Supplies of white meat items were balanced and dark meat adequate to available. Trade sentiment was steady on white parts and barely steady on dark parts. FINAL REPORT OF PRICES FOR TRUCKLOAD AND LESS-THAN TRUCKLOAD SALES OF WHOLE BODY BROILER/FRYERS, TO BE DELIVERED TO FIRST RECEIVERS, CHICAGO, FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF 06-JUL-2009 RANGE MAJORITY WTD. AVG. LOADS WHOLE BODY 1/ 75-92 77-85 82.03 43 1/: Whole Body category includes whole body birds with or without giblets, all grades, brands, and packaging. Source: USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch Des Moines, IA 515.284.4471 http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_PY030.txt Prepared: 06-Jul-09 12:40 PM E JS