GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Fri Aug 23, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   700   Thursday's actual: 925                             
                 Week ago:   800 
                 Year ago:   600 

Slaughter sow prices were 1.00 to 4.00 lower, with moderate demand for 
light to moderate offerings. 
	
US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   27.00-30.00 
         400-500 lbs.   29.00-32.00 
         500-600 lbs.   33.00-36.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   35.00-39.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   25.00-27.00        
        over 300 lbs.    8.00-12.00

Barrows and gilts prices were 1.00 lower with light to moderate demand 
for moderate offerings.

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 39.00 to 47.00.


      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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