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. 25

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 17 cents higher for Jumbo, 16 cents higher for Extra Large and Large and 10 cents higher for Medium and Small. The undertone is steady to fully steady. Demand is moderate to fairly good, although slightly slower than this time last week. Offerings are usually light. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is moderate to instances active. Small benchmark price $1.09.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 161 Extra large 159

Large 155 Medium 129

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 143-155 Extra large 141-149

Large 132-144 Medium 109-117