IL SOWS Springfield, IL Friday, May 26, 2023 IL Department of Agriculture, Market News To receive this report, please email: AGR.Marketnews@illinois.gov There will be no report Monday due to Memorial Day. Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Today's estimated receipts: 1000 Yesterday: 1000 Slaughter sow prices were steady, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 10.00-12.00 400-500 lbs. 12.00-14.00 500-600 lbs. 14.00-17.00 Over 600 lbs. 17.00-20.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 15.00-25.00 over 300 lbs. 5.00-10.00 Barrows and gilts prices were steady, with moderate demand for moderate offerings. IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 44.00 to 54.00. Source: IL Department of Agriculture, Market News, Springfield, IL Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free: 888-458-4787