GX_LS230 Springfield, IL Mon Dec 16, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Todays estimated receipts: 1675 Friday's actual: 1325 Week ago: 1250 Year ago: 1250 Slaughter sow prices were steady, with moderate demand for very heavy offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 15.00-22.00 400-500 lbs. 19.00-24.00 500-600 lbs. 25.00-29.00 Over 600 lbs. 23.00-30.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 10.00-15.00 over 300 lbs. 6.00-10.00 Barrows and gilts prices were steady, 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 1045c dh .