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St. Joseph, MO    Tue Dec 02, 2008    USDA-MO Dept AG Market News 

St. Joseph, MO Stockyards
Slaughter Hog Open, Mid-Session, and Close

Estimated Receipts:  100

   Compared to Monday, barrow and gilts sold 1.00-1.50 higher.
 
Pct Lean      Weight         Price
46-50      240-280 lbs    36.50-37.00               

Sows:  Steady.
                              
US 1-2     300-500 lbs    30.00-38.00            
US 1-3     500-700 lbs    46.00-49.00   

Boars:  Steady.               

           300-700 lbs    14.00          

Barrows and Gilts 
SC   US 1-2   230-250 lbs   36.50 only   
SG   US 1-3   230-250 lbs   36.50-37.00   
SH   US 1-3   250-270 lbs   36.50-37.00      
SL   US 2-3   250-270 lbs   36.50-37.00     
SM   US 2-3   270-300 lbs   36.50-37.00
Sows
SW   US 1-2   300-400 lbs   30.00-34.00     
SX   US 1-2   400-500 lbs   34.00-38.00 
SY   US 1-3   500-600 lbs   46.00-47.50
SZ   US 1-3   600-700 lbs   47.50-49.00
Boars
TA            300-700 lbs   14.00           
TAA           220-300 lbs   -----------

SOURCE:  USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News Service, St. Joseph, MO
         Greg Harrison, Market Reporter 816-238-0678
         24 Hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244

         For more Livestock Market News:
         www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews 

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