Sioux Falls feeder pig auction

The Sioux Falls Feeder pig auction, Sioux Falls, S.D., reported receipts of 772 head Feb. 21, compared to 846 head two weeks ago and 1,562 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Compared with two weeks ago, feeder pigs sold steady to $3 lower. Demand continues good on those larger, reputation consignments. All sales based on actual weights and by the head.

U.S. 1 to 2: 32 to 34 lbs., 40.00 to 44.00 (41.66); 96 head, 48 lbs., 57.50 reputation; 50 to 51 lbs., 49.50 to 52.00 (51.24); 288 head, 55 lbs., 67.50 reputation; 50 head, 62 lbs., 69.00 reputation; 42 head, 66 lbs., 58.50; 13 head, 70 lbs., 60.00; 72 head, 87 lbs., 67.00.

U.S. 1 to 3: 12 head, 43 lbs., 41.00; 30 head, 50 lbs., 48.50.

Date: 2/23/06