GX_LS230 Springfield, IL Fri Dec 7, 2018 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Todays estimated receipts: 575 Thursday's actual: 750 Week ago: 900 Year ago: 800 Slaughter sows prices were weaker, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 21.00-32.00 400-500 lbs. 26.00-35.00 500-600 lbs. 29.00-38.00 Over 600 lbs. 32.00-40.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 12.00-18.00 over 300 lbs. 7.00-10.00 Barrows and gilts prices were 1.00 lower, with 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 1045c dh .