Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

Livestock Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices

Hogs 5 000 head steady prices across classes from 20.00 to 22.50 with No 1 2 190 220 lb bids at 22.00 to 22.25 and 90 head at 22.50 Mixed 190 240 lb 21.25 22.00 No 2 3 240 260 lb 20.50 21.25 270 300 lb 20.00 20.50 Slaughter steers 25 50 higher heifers 25 higher 8 loads prime 1100 1375 lb 29.50 29.75 2 loads prime 1340 1390 lb 30.00 Highest since January 1963 high choice and prime 1100 1400 lb 26.50 29.50 Choice 1000 1400 lb 26.50 28.50 Mixed good and choice 25.50 26.50 Good 23.00 25.50 Slaughter heifers 950 1000 lb 26.50 26.75 Choice 25.50 26.50 Mixed good and choice 24.50 25.25 Good 24.00 24.50 Canner and cutter cows 12.00 14.75 Sheep 100 not enough for market test.