GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Tue Dec 10, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News


Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   1150   Monday's actual: 1250                           
                 Week ago:   1325
                 Year ago:   1125

Slaughter sow prices were steady, with moderate demand for heavy 
offerings.  

US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   21.00-23.00 
         400-500 lbs.   24.00-26.00 
         500-600 lbs.   27.00-29.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   29.00-31.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   10.00-15.00        
        over 300 lbs.   6.00-10.00

Barrows and gilts prices were 1.00 higher, with moderate demand for 
moderate offerings. 

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 27.00 to 34.00.


      Source: USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News, Springfield, IL 
      Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
	www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS230.txt  

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