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

Nov. 2

Prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 5 cents higher for Jumbo, Extra Large and Large and 3 cents higher for Medium and Small. Trade sentiment is steady to fully steady. Offerings are moderate to occasionally heavy. Wholesale demand is moderate to fairly good with retail demand ranging light to fairly good. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is moderate. Small benchmark price $1.24.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 165 Extra large 165

Large 157 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 147-159 Extra large 147-155

Large 134-146 Medium 124-134