NW_PY044		   
DES MOINES, IA        Wed. Jan. 7, 2009          USDA Market News

TURKEY: Daily National Turkey Market-At-A-Glance

DOMESTIC MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

The market tone on 8-16 lb. hens and 16-24 lb. toms was steady to weak. 
Deferred trading was reported on packerl label hens and toms. Demand 
remains seasonally slow. The market tone on bulk parts was steady to fully
steady and meats were steady to barely steady. Trading was slow. Demand 
was light to moderate with most interest on bulk parts. Offerings were 
light to adequate. 
 

EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Trading was slow to moderate. Demand was light to moderate. Offerings 
were light to adequate.    
 
Source: USDA/AMS Poultry Programs, Market News & Analysis Branch
        Des Moines, IA     515.284.4471
        http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/NW_PY044.txt

Prepared:  07-Jan-09 2:00 PM CW