USDA Illinois Direct Hogs                          09/20 11:15
GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Thu Sep 20, 2018 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:   600          Wednesday's actual:  875              
                 
                 Week ago:   775            
                 Year ago:   950

Slaughter sows prices were steady, with light to moderate demand 
for moderate offerings. 

US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   16.00-20.00 
         400-500 lbs.   19.00-23.00 
         500-600 lbs.   22.00-26.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   25.00-29.00          

Boars: under 300 lbs.   7.00-12.00         
        over 300 lbs.   5.00- 8.00

Barrows and gilts prices were 2.00 higher, with moderate demand for 
moderate offerings.

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 29.00 to 40.00.


      Source: USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News, Springfield, IL 
      Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GX_LS230.txt  

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