JC_LS250   
Jefferson City, MO    Fri May 18, 2012    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 

Receipts: 5943

Weaner pig prices are steady. No feeder pig sales reported. 
Supply and demand moderate.
(Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 0% negotiated
3443 head, 10 lbs, 34.50-44.75.00, weighted average 40.54.

Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 100% negotiated
2500 head, 10 lbs, 24.00.

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes
FOB 0% negotiated 
No Sales Reported 

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes 
Delivered 100% negotiated
No Sales Reported

*Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old.
**Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the
negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average
weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound.  Some early weaned
lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound. 


Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, MO
         Sarah Wilkinson, Market Reporter, 573-751-5619
         24 Hour Market Hotline 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS250.txt