GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL    Wed Feb 08, 2012    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:  850     Tuesdays Actual: 1350
                  Week ago:  775  
                  Year ago: 1375

Sows traded steady to 1.00 lower.  Demand moderate with moderate offerings.
            
US 1-3 under 400 lbs   50.00-52.00   
         400-450 lbs   50.00-54.00           
         450-500 lbs   52.00-56.00
         500-550 lbs   54.00-58.00           
        over 550 lbs   55.00-58.00               

Boars: under 300 lbs   32.00-40.00             
        over 300 lbs   15.00-20.00

Source: USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield, IL 
        Kim Harmon, 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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