GX_LS230 Springfield, IL Wed Nov 27, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News ***This report will not be published on November 28 and November 29 due to Thanksgiving holiday. The next published date will be Monday, December 2, 2019.*** Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Todays estimated receipts: 1000 Tuesday's actual: 1450 Week ago: 1975 Year ago: 975 Slaughter sow prices were steady, with light demand for heavy offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 23.00-26.00 400-500 lbs. 26.00-29.00 500-600 lbs. 29.00-32.00 Over 600 lbs. 32.00-34.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 8.00-10.00 over 300 lbs. 5.00-7.00 Barrows and gilts prices were weak, with light demand for moderate offerings. IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 25.00 to 30.00. 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 1045c dh .