NW_PY044		   
DES MOINES, IA           Thur. Jul. 02, 2009          USDA Market News

TURKEY: Daily National Turkey Market-At-A-Glance

DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

The market tone on 8-16 lb. hens and 16-24 lb. toms was steady. No trading 
was reported. Demand was slow. Offerings were adequate. The market tone on 
bulk parts was steady, except for necks, wings and mechanically separated 
turkey barely steady to weak. The undertone on white meat items was steady
and not fully tested. Trading was slow. Offerings were adequate. The market 
tone on thigh meat was steady. Demand was light to moderate with most 
interest noted at lower price levels. Trading was slow for the adequate
offerings. 

EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Trading was slow to moderate. Demand was light as buyers are cautious and 
selective. Offerings were adequate.   


Source: USDA/AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch
        Des Moines, IA     515.284.4471
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_PY044.txt

Prepared: 02-Jul-09 02:15 PM CW