AJ_PY002                                                              
Atlanta, GA          Fri. Mar 12, 2010          USDA Market News      
                                                                      
FOWL:  Weekly Eastern Region Live Light-Type Hens  (Fri)              
                                                                      

Prices were unchanged when compared to the previous week.  Demand was 
fair to moderate for the light to moderate offerings of light type    
hens.  Processing schedules were mostly normal.  Trade sentiment was  
steady.                                                               
                                                                      

                            LIGHT TYPE HENS                           
                                                                      
Cents per head, generally for removal within the next 10 days,        
(includes handling, freight and any other charges, weights            
average about 3.50 pounds)                                            
                                                                      
                          RANGE                MAJORITY               
                                                                      
REMOVAL COST              2-11                 3-7                    

Source:   USDA AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch    
          Atlanta, GA    404.562.5850  email: PYMNATL@ams.usda.gov    
          http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AJ_PY002.txt              
                                                                      
Prepared: 12-Mar-10 10:00 AM E JRF