DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
The market on frozen hens and toms is steady with a steady to firm undertone. Demand and offerings light. Frozen Grade A basted equivalent processor offering prices on a national basis for hens 103.00-110.00 cents fob and 16-24 lb. toms 103.00-110.00 cents fob for current deliveries. Trading slow on frozen basted equivalent hens at 103.25 cents fob for current shipments.
The market on white meat and white trims is steady to firm. Demand moderate to good. Offerings light. The market on institutional sized breasts is steady to firm with offerings prices and trading noted at higher price levels. Demand moderate. Offerings very light to light. The market on 4-8 lb. breasts is steady with a steady to firm undertone. Demand and offerings light. The market on tom 2-joint wings and tom drums is steady to firm with trading and offering prices trending higher, tom full-cut wings generally steady, balance of tom bulk parts steady. Demand light to good, mostly light to moderate. Offerings very light to moderate, mostly light with tom drums tightest. A few industry members are finding tom 2-joint wings not as short at the higher trending price levels. The market on thigh meat is at least steady. Demand light to moderate. Offerings light. The mechanically separated turkey market is steady. Demand moderate. Offerings light to moderate. Trading slow.
EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
No trading reported. The market is steady to firm on tom drums and tom 2-joint wings, balance steady. Demand light to good, mostly light to moderate. Offerings light.
Source: USDA/AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News