Shell egg marketers' 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

Jan. 18

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 13 cents higher for Jumbo, Extra Large and Large and 7 cents higher for Medium and Small. The undertone is higher. Offerings are light and held confidently with demand fairly good to good. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is moderate to active. Small benchmark price $1.02.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 148 Extra large 146

Large 142 Medium 122

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 130-142 Extra large 128-136

Large 119-131 Medium 102-110