May 17

Benchmark prices are steady. Next week’s asking prices are 2 cents higher for Jumbo, 6 cents higher for Extra Large, 4 cents higher for Large, 3 cents higher for Medium and Small. The undertone is steady. Demand ranges light to at times fairly good. Offerings are light. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow to moderate. Small benchmark price is $1.85.

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 228 Extra Large 222

Large 215 Medium 205

Southern California

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

Jumbo 220-239 Extra Large 210-221

Large 202-213 Medium 165-180