GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Fri Feb 21, 2020 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

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Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   1075    Thursday's actual:   1000                      
                 Week ago:   holiday
                 Year ago:   600

Slaughter sow prices were steady, with moderate to good demand for 
moderate offerings.  

US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   17.00-20.00 
         400-500 lbs.   19.00-22.00 
         500-600 lbs.   21.00-24.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   24.00-26.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   15.00-20.00        
        over 300 lbs.   5.00-12.00

Barrows and gilts prices were steady, with moderate demand for moderate 
offerings. 

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 27.00 to 35.00.


      Source: USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News, Springfield, IL 
      Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
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