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

March 7

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are unchanged for Jumbo, 1 cent higher for Extra Large, 2 cents higher for Large and 1 cent higher for Medium and Small. Trade sentiment is steady to fully steady. Offerings are moderate on moderate to good demand. Supplies are moderate to heavy. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price 94 cents.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 159 Extra large 141

Large 134 Medium 114

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 141-153 Extra large 123-131

Large 112-123 Medium 94-102