Jefferson City, MO    Fri Jun 14, 2013    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 

Receipts: 2855

Compared to last week weaner pig sales were steady to firm.  
No feeder pig sales were reported.
Supply and demand moderate. (Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 100% negotiated
1355 head, 10 lbs, 36.50

Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 33% negotiated
1500 head, 10 lbs, 27.50-45.00, weighted average 39.16.

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes
FOB 0% negotiated 
No Sales Reported 

Feeder pigs in all lot sizes 
Delivered 100% 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
         Sarah Wilkinson, Market Reporter, 573-751-5619
         24 Hour Market Hotline 1-573-522-9244