MD_LS230
Madison, WI     Thu  May 10, 2001    USDA-WI Dept of Ag Market News



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Wisconsin direct hog market
Barrows and gilts were 
Carcass price: 
Demand: 

US 1-2    240-280 lbs    at country points.

50-52 percent lean carcass reported at country points: 

NOTE: Equivalent country live price based on 74 percent dress.
      Based on individual packer buying programs.
      No premium or discounts included.

Sows: 
US 2-3    500 lbs up   
US 1-3    300-500 lbs 

Source: Wisconsin Dept of AG-USDA Market News Service, Madison, WI
        Rick Tanger  608/224-5097  
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/MD_LS230.txt


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