Missouri Direct Feeder Pig Report

JC_LS250   
Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jan 07, 2011    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 
(Week Ending (1/07/11)

Receipts:  4455

Compared to last week, negotiated sales of early weaned pigs 20.00-2500 higher than two weeks ago and feeder pigs 5.00 higher. Supply and demand moderate (Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 0% negotiated
2330 head 10 lbs 34.50-41.00 weighted average 37.70
 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 100% negotiated
1025 head 10 lbs 65.00

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

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes 
Delivered 100% negotiated
1100 lbs 40 lbs 67.00-68.00 weighted average 67.50

*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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