SJ_LS210          
St. Joseph, MO    Tue Nov 24, 2009    USDA-MO Dept AG Market News

St. Joseph, MO Stockyards
Slaughter Hog Open, Mid-Session, and Close

Estimated Receipts:  50

   Compared to Monday, barrows and gilts were steady.

Pct Lean      Weight         Price
46-50         240-280 lbs   33.50-34.00 

Sows:  Under 500 lbs steady to 3.00 lower, over 500 lbs 4.00 lower.

US 1-2       300-500 lbs    35.00       
US 1-3       500-700 lbs    36.00-38.00

Boars:  Steady.

             300-700 lbs    15.00 

Barrows and Gilts 
SC   US 1-2   230-250 lbs   34.00 only 
SG   US 1-3   230-250 lbs   33.50-34.00     
SH   US 1-3   250-270 lbs   33.50-34.00    
SL   US 2-3   250-270 lbs   33.50-34.00     
SM   US 2-3   270-300 lbs   ----------- 
Sows
SW   US 1-2   300-400 lbs   35.00 only     
SX   US 1-2   450-500 lbs   36.00-38.00
SY   US 1-3   500-600 lbs   36.00-37.00
SZ   US 1-3   600-700 lbs   37.00-38.00
Boars
TA            300-700 lbs   15.00 only           
TAA           220-300 lbs   -----------

SOURCE:  USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO
         Greg Harrison, Market Reporter 816-238-0678 or 816-676-7000
         24 Hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS210.txt

         For more Livestock Market News:
         www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews

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