Daily California Eggs

May 3

Benchmark prices are steady. Next week’s asking prices are 42 cents lower for Jumbo, Medium and Small, 39 cents lower for Extra Large and 44 cents lower for Large. The undertone remains weak. Retail and food service demand is light to moderate. Offerings are light. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price is $2.35.

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 278 Extra Large 270

Large 268 Medium 255

Southern California

Prices to retailers, sales to volume buyers, USDA Grade AA white eggs in cartoons, delivered store door, cents per dozen.

Jumbo 270-289 Extra Large 258-269

Large 255-266 Medium 215-230