JC_LS250   
Jefferson City, MO    Fri Feb 05, 2010    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 
(Week Ending 1/28/10)

Receipts:  4008 (3320 fob, 688 delivered) 

Compared to last week, weaner pigs steady to 1.00 lower, no Feeder pig sales 
reported Moderate demand for a light supply. Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 0% negotiated
3320 head 10 lbs 32.50-40.38, weighted average 10 lbs 36.63
 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 100% negotiated
688 head 10 lbs 45.00

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes
FOB the farm 
No sales reported

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes 
Delivered No Sales

*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
         Tony Hancock, Market Reporter, 573-751-5619
         24 Hour Market Hotline 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS250.txt