Daily California Eggs

Dec. 15

Benchmark prices are steady. Next week’s asking prices are 46 cents higher for Jumbo, 47 cents higher for Extra Large and Large, 40 cents higher for Medium and Small. The undertone is higher. Demand ranges is moderate to fairly good, at times good varying by location. Offerings are light to moderate. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price is $2.16.

CALIFORNIA

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.

Jumbo 260 Extra Large 254

Large 247 Medium 236

Southern California

As of Nov. 17, prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade AA white eggs in cartoons, delivered store door, cents per dozen.

Jumbo 252-265 Extra Large 242-253

Large 234-245 Medium 196-211