Missouri Direct Feeder Pig Report

JC_LS250
Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jan 14, 2011    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 
(Week Ending (1/14/11)

Receipts:  5740

Compared to last week, weaner pigs steady to 2.00 higher, feeder pigs not
tested. Supply and demand 
moderate (Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 0% negotiated
1240 head 10 lbs 34.50.
 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 43% negotiated
4500 head 10 lbs 41.00-65.00 weighted average 53.72

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes
Delivered 0% Negotiated 
No sales reported

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes 
Delivered 0% negotiated
No sales reported

*Early weaned pigs are under 19 days old.
**Most lots of feeder pigs have a sliding value from the
negotiated weight basis which is calculated on the actual average
weight of the load plus or minus .25-.40 per pound.  Some early weaned
lots have a slide of .50-1.00 per pound. 


Source:  MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, MO
         Tony Hancock, Market Reporter, 573-751-5619
         24 Hour Market Hotline 1-573-522-9244
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_LS250.txt

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