GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Thu Feb 21, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:    775             Wednesday's actual:    950                               
                 Week ago:    975                     
                 Year ago:    750     

Slaughter sows prices were steady, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. 
	
US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   24.00-28.00 
         400-500 lbs.   26.00-33.00 
         500-600 lbs.   29.00-38.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   32.00-43.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   12.00-16.00         
        over 300 lbs.    6.00- 8.00

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

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 25.00 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  

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