GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Fri Oct 18, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   800   Thursday's actual: 950                           
                 Week ago:   925
                 Year ago:   550

Slaughter sow prices were steady, with good demand for light offerings. 
	
US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   25.00-30.00 
         400-500 lbs.   28.00-33.00 
         500-600 lbs.   30.00-36.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   32.00-38.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   15.00-20.00        
        over 300 lbs.    5.00-10.00

Barrows and gilts prices were steady, with good demand for moderate 
offerings.

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 36.00 to 41.00.


      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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