Shell egg marketer's benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade AA and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms.

DAILY CALIFORNIA SHELL EGGS

(USDA Market News)

Des Moines, Iowa

Dec. 28

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 9 cents lower for Jumbo, 11 cents lower for Extra Large, 12 cents lower for Large and 10 cents lower for Medium and Small. The undertone is weak. Demand is moderate to good, best into current ads and reported as a little slower than earlier in the week. Offerings are moderate to heavy. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is moderate. Small benchmark price $1.16.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 163 Extra large 163

Large 160 Medium 136

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade AA and Grade AA, white eggs in cartons, delivered store door.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 145-157 Extra large 145-153

Large 137-149 Medium 116-124