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

Oct. 5

Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 22 cents lower for Jumbo, 25 cents lower for Extra Large, 24 cents lower for Large and 20 cents lower for Medium and Small. Trade sentiment is about steady. Demand is light to occasionally moderate on heavy offerings. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is slow. Small benchmark price $1.24.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 175 Extra large 178

Large 171 Medium 144

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 157-169 Extra large 160-178

Large 148-160 Medium 124-134