AJ _PY010     
Atlanta, GA.      Fri. Mar 19, 2010       USDA Market News 


Broiler/Fryer:  Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance   

Majority prices were trending 1 cent higher in the Midwest, 3 cents 
higher in the East, and unchanged in the West when compared to early 
week prices. The market tone was at least steady to fully steady in 
the East, steady to fully steady in the Midwest, and steady to firm 
in the West. Retail and food service demand was light to fairly good, 
mostly moderate.  Supplies of all sizes were light to moderate to 
satisfy current trade needs.  Floor stocks were adequate to closely 
balanced.  In the parts structure, movement was moderate to good for 
late week business. Supplies of breast items were very light and held 
with confidence.  Wings and dark meat items were mostly moderate. In 
production areas, live supplies were moderate at mixed, but mostly 
desirable weights.

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_PY010.txt

Prepared: 19-Mar-10 2:00 PM E MCB