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

Nov. 16

Prices are steady. Next week's asking prices are steady for Jumbo, 2 cents higher for Extra Large, 4 cents higher for Large, and 2 cents lower for Medium. The undertone is generally steady. Demand is moderate to fairly good with offerings moderate to heavy. Supplies are moderate to at times heavy. Market activity is moderate. Small benchmark price $1.25.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 170 Extra large 171

Large 164 Medium 145

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 152-164 Extra large 153-161

Large 141-153 Medium 125-135