GX_LS230 Springfield, IL Wed Oct 09, 2019 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Todays estimated receipts: 775 Tuesday's actual: 925 Week ago: 1180 Year ago: 600 Slaughter sow prices were firm, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 18.00-20.00 400-500 lbs. 20.00-24.00 500-600 lbs. 22.00-27.00 Over 600 lbs. 23.00-30.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 12.00-15.00 over 300 lbs. 5.00-10.00 Barrows and gilts prices were 1.00 higher, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 33.00 to 36.00. 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 .