IL SOWS Springfield, IL Friday, August 21, 2026 AGR.Marketnews@illinois.gov Illinois Direct Slaughter Sows and Boars Today's estimated receipts: Today: 745 Yesterday: 740 Slaughter sow prices were steady with moderate demand for light offerings. US 1-3 under 400 lbs. 43.00-46.00 400-500 lbs. 46.00-49.00 500-600 lbs. 49.00-52.00 Over 600 lbs. 52.00-55.00 Boars: under 300 lbs. 22.00-32.00 over 300 lbs. 10.00-13.00 Barrows and gilts prices were steady with moderate demand for light offerings. IL direct barrows and gilts: US 220-290 lbs. at 57.00 to 67.00 Source: IL Department of Agriculture, Market News, Springfield, IL Phone: 217-524-1083, in-state only toll free: 888-458-4787