IL SOWS Springfield, IL Friday, April 26, 2024 IL Department of Agriculture, Market News To receive this report, please email: AGR.Marketnews@illinois.gov Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Today's estimated receipts: Today: 1300 Yesterday: 1150 Slaughter sow prices steady, with moderate demand for moderate to heavy offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 42.00-45.00 400-500 lbs. 45.00-48.00 500-600 lbs. 48.00-51.00 Over 600 lbs. 51.00-54.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 18.00-28.00 over 300 lbs. 8.00-15.00 Barrows and gilts prices steady, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 51.00 to 61.00 Source: IL Department of Agriculture, Market News, Springfield, IL Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free: 888-458-4787