GX_LS230                                     
Springfield, IL   Tue Nov 24, 2009    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

***THIS REPORT WILL NOT BE ISSUED ON THURSDAY NOVEMEBER 26, 2009 and FRIDAY 
NOVEMBER 27, 2009 IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAY***

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:   375           Monday's Actual: 875
                  Week ago:  1325
                  Year ago:   825

Sows traded unevenly steady. Demand was light to moderate with light 
offerings. 
            
US 1-3 under 400 lbs   30.00-33.00
         400-450 lbs   32.00-34.00
         450-500 lbs   33.00-36.00
         500-550 lbs   34.00-37.00
        over 550 lbs   36.00-39.00

Boars: under 300 lbs   15.00-20.00
        over 300 lbs    5.00-8.00

Source: USDA-Illinois Dept of Ag Market News Springfield, IL 
        Cassandra Paden, Market Reporter
        Phone: 217-782-4925, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_ls230.txt
        
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