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

Jan. 29

Benchmark prices were unchanged. Asking prices for next week were unchanged for jumbo, extra large and large and 1 cent lower for medium and small. Trade sentiment was steady to barely steady. Offerings were fully adequate with demand light to moderate. Floor stocks were adequate. Small benchmark price 116 cents.

Size Range Size Range

Jumbo 170 Extra large 172

Large 167 Medium 136

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 162-166 Extra large 161-167

Large 161-164 Medium 127-130