USDA Illinois Direct Hogs                          04/24 11:05
GX_LS230        
Springfield, IL   Tue Apr 24, 2018 USDA-IL Dept. of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Todays estimated receipts:    1225     Monday's actual: 875                     
              
                 Week ago:    1250      
                 Year ago:     950

Slaughter sows prices were 1.00 lower, with moderate demand for 
moderate offerings. 

US 1-3 under 400 lbs.   31.00-34.00 
         400-500 lbs.   33.00-38.00 
         500-600 lbs.   37.00-42.00  
        Over 600 lbs.   39.00-43.00         

Boars: under 300 lbs.   10.00-17.00         
        over 300 lbs.    8.00-12.00

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

IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 34.00 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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