GX_LS230                                     
Springfield, IL   Tue Dec 2, 2008    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars

Today's estimated receipts:   800    Actual Monday:  600
                  Week ago:   825                            
                  Year ago:  1775    

Sows: Trading steady to 2.00 higher. Moderate to good demand and light to 
moderate offerings.
             
US 1-3 300-400 lbs   30.00-32.00
       400-500 lbs   30.00-34.00                                                                    
       500-600 lbs   37.00-43.00                     
      over 600 lbs   40.00-44.00, 47.00     

Boars: under 300 lbs 18.00-22.00
        over 300 lbs  5.00-10.00

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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