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.

DAILY CALIFORNIA SHELL EGGS

(USDA Market News)

Des Moines, Iowa

Feb. 8

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 13 cents lower for Jumbo, 20 cents lower for Extra Large and Large, 21 cents lower for Medium and Small. The undertone remains weak. Demand is reported as light. Offerings and supplies are moderate to heavy. Market activity continues slow. Small benchmark price $1.19.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 182 Extra large 175

Large 171 Medium 139

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 164-176 Extra large 157-165

Large 148-160 Medium 119-127