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Atlanta, GA.    Fri. Oct. 6, 2017       USDA Market News  
 
                                             
Broiler/Fryer:  Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance


Whole broiler/fryer prices are fairly steady to spots weak on  
three pound and up birds. Offerings of 3 lb. and heavier sizes 
are moderate to heavy while under 3 lb. sizes are light to 
moderate. The industry is on the edge of it's chair watching to 
see if the most recent Hurricanes to appear will have major effects. 
Demand into retail channels is light to moderate. Food 
service demand is light to moderate. Floor stocks are balanced.
Market activity is slow to moderate . In the parts structure, 
jumbo wings and breast items are weak to lower, small wings are 
steady and dark meat is steady at best to weak.  Supplies of wings
and dark meat cuts are moderate to heavy; tenders, bone in and 
boneless skinless breasts are available and slow to clear. Market 
activity for parts is slow to moderate. In production areas, live 
supplies are mixed at mostly desirable weights.
 

SOURCE: USDA LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & GRAIN MARKET NEWS DIVISION        
        Atlanta, GA    404.562.5850 email: Atlanta.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain


Prepared: 6-Oct.-2017 1:08E TSB