GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Fri Mar 22, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:       750     Thursday's actual:   925                                 
                 Week ago:       575                    
                 Year ago:       725

Slaughter sows prices were steady, with light to moderate demand for light 
offerings. 
	
US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   28.00-33.00 
         400-500 lbs.   31.00-36.00 
         500-600 lbs.   34.00-39.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   38.00-43.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   14.00-22.00         
        over 300 lbs.    8.00-12.00

Barrows and gilts prices were 3.00 higher, with good demand for moderate 
offerings.

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 38.00 to 45.00.


      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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