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

Jan. 11

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices are unchanged for Jumbo, Extra Large and Large and 2 cents lower for Medium and Small. Trade sentiment is steady to instances fully steady. Demand ranges moderate to good with offerings light to moderate and held with increasing confidence. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is moderate. Small benchmark price $1.04.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 148 Extra large 146

Large 142 Medium 124

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 130-142 Extra large 128-136

Large 119-131 Medium 104-112