NW_PY005 Des Moines, IA Thu. Apr 18, 2024 USDA Market News Daily South Central Region Eggs Prices are steady. The undertone is mostly steady. Retail demand is about moderate and following typical seasonal patterns. Food service movement is moderate, while distributive buying interest remains light. Offerings are generally moderate. Supplies are light to moderate. Market activity is moderate. Breaking stock prices are steady to slightly higher with check and undergrade prices slightly higher. The undertone is mostly steady. Demand ranges light to instances fairly good for the light offerings. Supplies are very light to moderate. Schedules are reduced to full-time. Market activity is moderate. PRICES TO RETAILERS, SALES TO VOLUME BUYERS, USDA GRADE A AND GRADE A, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, CENTS PER DOZEN. PRICES DELIVERED TO WAREHOUSE: RANGE MOSTLY EXTRA LARGE 254.5-263 256-259 LARGE 253.5-262 255-258 MEDIUM 242.5-251 244-247 SOUTH CENTRAL AREA: AR,AZ,CO,KS,LA,MO,NM,OK, and TX Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Des Moines, IA 515-284-4460 email: DESM.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_PY005.txt Prepared: 18-Apr-24 11:29 AM E BK