AJ_PY010 Atlanta, GA. Wed. Aug 05, 2020 USDA Market News Broiler/Fryer: Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance Whole broiler/fryer prices are trending steady to instances firm in the Central region. Offerings of all sizes are moderate for current trade needs. Retail and food service demand are mostly light to moderate with slight interruptions in transportation schedules in the Eastern region due to Hurricane Isaias. Processing schedules are normal to reduced with some plants down due to extreme weather from the hurricane. Floor stocks are balanced. Market activity is slow to moderate. In the parts structure, prices are trending steady to firm for boneless skinless breasts, firm for tenders. Dark meat items and wings are steady at best, and the remainder of items are steady. Supplies of tenders are closely balanced to tight, and boneless skinless breasts are light to moderate with jumbo sizes in the better balance. Dark meat cuts and wings range moderate to heavy with drums, thighs, and small size wings in the heaviest position, and all other parts are moderate. Market activity for parts is slow to moderate. In production areas, live supplies are moderate to heavy. Weights are mixed, but mostly desirable to light. SOURCE: USDA LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & GRAIN MARKET NEWS DIVISION Atlanta, GA 404.562.5850 email: Atlanta.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 05-Aug-20 2:00E SKT/AAT