SJ_LS210         **All hogs were scarce.**
St. Joseph, MO    Thu Nov 19, 2009    USDA-MO Dept AG Market News

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

Estimated Receipts:  50

   Barrows and gilts were scarce. **

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

Sows:  Scarce. **

US 1-2       300-500 lbs    -----------
US 1-3       500-700 lbs    -----------

Boars:  Scarce. **

             300-700 lbs    -----------

   For the week:  Barrows and gilts closed 1.50 lower from 33.50-34.00.  Sows 
under 500 lbs sold 4.00 higher from 35.00-38.00, and sows over 500 lbs sold 7.00 
higher from 40.00-42.00.  Boars were 3.00 higher at 15.00.

   Receipts:  This week’s estimated receipts 350, including an estimated 150 
feeder pigs; Last week 201; Last year 323.

Barrows and Gilts 
SC   US 1-2   230-250 lbs   ----------- 
SG   US 1-3   230-250 lbs   -----------   
SH   US 1-3   250-270 lbs   -----------  
SL   US 2-3   250-270 lbs   ----------- 
SM   US 2-3   270-300 lbs   ----------- 
Sows
SW   US 1-2   300-400 lbs   -----------    
SX   US 1-2   450-500 lbs   -----------
SY   US 1-3   500-600 lbs   -----------
SZ   US 1-3   600-700 lbs   -----------
Boars
TA            300-700 lbs   -----------          
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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