United Producers Inc, Shelbyville IL Livestock Auction IL

GX_LS139
Springfield, IL    Tue Apr 17, 2012    USDA-IL Market News Service

United Producers, Inc. at Shelbyville, IL Tue Apr 17, 2012

Opening Report 

Estimated Receipts: 663

Compared to last week, slaughter steers and heifers are trading steady to 
0.50 higher. Slaughter Holstein steers are trading steady.

Slaughter Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 124.00-126.50. 
Select and Choice 2-3: 1100-1500 lbs 118.25-124.00.

Slaughter Holstein Steers: Choice 2-3: 1100-1650 lbs 114.00-118.50.

Slaughter Heifers: Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 124.00-126.50. 
Select and Choice 2-3: 1000-1400 lbs 120.00-124.00.

Source: USDA and IL Dept of Ag Market News, Springfield IL
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