HC_PY001 Des Moines, IA Thu. Apr 25, 2024 USDA Market News Daily California Eggs Benchmark prices are steady. Next week's asking prices are 34 cents lower for Jumbo, Extra Large and Large, 32 cents lower for Medium and Small. The undertone remains weak. Demand into retail channels is light to moderate, instances fairly good varying by location. Food service demand is light to at times moderate. Offerings are light to moderate. Supplies vary. Market activity is moderate to slow. 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. RANGE JUMBO 312 EXTRA LARGE 304 LARGE 302 MEDIUM 287 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/HC_PY001.txt Prepared: 25-Apr-24 03:37 PM E GL