May 24

Benchmark prices are steady. Next week’s asking prices are 44 cents higher for Jumbo, 45 cents higher for Extra Large and Large, 34 cents higher for Medium and Small. The undertone is higher. Retail movement ranges from moderate to fairly good. Food service demand is moderate. Offerings are light. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is moderate. Small benchmark price is $1.88.

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 230 Extra Large 228

Large 219 Medium 208

Southern California

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

Jumbo 222-241 Extra Large 216-227

Large 206-217 Medium 168-183

Daily California Eggs — https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/hc_py001.txt