GX_LS230 Springfield, IL Tue Dec 24, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News ***No report on Wed, Dec 25, due to the holiday. Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Todays estimated receipts: 1750 Monday's actual: 300 Week ago: 1550 Year ago: Holiday Slaughter sow prices were steady, with light demand for light offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 14.00-16.00 400-500 lbs. 16.00-20.00 500-600 lbs. 18.00-22.00 Over 600 lbs. 20.00-26.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 10.00-15.00 over 300 lbs. 5.00-10.00 Barrows and gilts prices were firm, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 27.00 to 32.00. ***On Tue, Dec 31, this report will no longer be released on this site. On Thu, Jan 2, this report will be released on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website at https://agr.state.il.us/news/markets/ILSowsRpts/ 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 .