GX_LS230                                     
Springfield, IL   Thu Mar 18, 2010    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:  800         Wednesday's Actual: 1175
                  Week ago:  675   
                  Year ago:  825    

Sows traded mostly steady. Demand was light to moderate for moderate 
offerings.
            
US 1-3 under 400 lbs   37.00-41.00
         400-450 lbs   40.00-43.00
         450-500 lbs   42.00-45.00
         500-550 lbs   44.00-48.00
        over 550 lbs   45.00-49.00           

Boars: under 300 lbs   25.00-30.00
        over 300 lbs    8.00-10.00

Source: USDA-Illinois Dept of Ag Market News Springfield, IL 
        Kim Harmon, Market Reporter
        Phone: 217-782-4925, in-state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_ls230.txt
        
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