GX_LS230 Springfield, IL Thu Dec 19, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Todays estimated receipts: 950 Tuesday's actual: 1500 Week ago: 1275 Year ago: 675 Slaughter sow prices were steady, with light to moderate demand for heavy offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 15.00-20.00 400-500 lbs. 17.00-23.00 500-600 lbs. 20.00-28.00 Over 600 lbs. 22.00-30.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 10.00-15.00 over 300 lbs. 5.00-10.00 Barrows and gilts prices were steady, with light to 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 1045c dh .