GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Tue Oct 15, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   1025   Monday's actual: 1350                           
                 Week ago:   875
                 Year ago:   900

Slaughter sow prices were 4.00 higher, with moderate to good demand for 
heavy offerings. 
	
US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   22.00-24.00 
         400-500 lbs.   23.00-28.00 
         500-600 lbs.   25.00-30.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   27.00-34.00          

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

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

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 34.00 to 39.00.


      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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