JC_LS250   
Jefferson City, MO    Fri Feb 03, 2012    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 

Receipts: 8349

Weaner pig prices are firm, no good comparison on feeder pigs.      
Supply and demand moderate.
(Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 0% negotiated
3699 head, 10 lbs,34.50-45.00, weighted average 40.23.

 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 100% negotiated
4000 head, 10 lbs, 63.00.  


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


Feeder pigs in all lot sizes 
Delivered 100% negotiated
650 head, 40 lbs., 83.00. 


*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