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. 9

Prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are steady for Jumbo, 1 cent higher for Extra Large, 2 cents higher for Large, and 2 cents lower for Medium and Small. Trade sentiment is steady to fully steady. Offerings are mostly light to moderate with instances heavy. Wholesale demand is light to moderate. Retail demand improved as the week progressed and is noted as moderate. Supplies are moderate to heavy. Market activity is moderate. Small benchmark price $1.27.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 170 Extra large 170

Large 162 Medium 147

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 152-164 Extra large 152-160

Large 139-151 Medium 127-137