Jefferson City, MO    Fri Feb 10, 2012    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Direct Weaner and Feeder Pig Report 

Receipts: 1375

Weaner pig prices are steady, with few sales reported.
No reported feeder pig sales.      
Supply and demand moderate.
(Prices Per Head.)

Early weaned pigs 10 lb. base weights
FOB the farm 0% negotiated
1375 head, 10 lbs, 34.50.

 
Early weaned pigs 10 lb base weights 
Delivered 100% negotiated
No Sales Reported  


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