Howe Custom Deer Processing

05/08/2026

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04/05/2026

FAQ #2:
How much for a whole beef?

Well, that depends on the type of beef you choose. Angus is a high quality meat, but a little more expensive. Longhorns are another good beef but may be a little cheaper. Of course there are other varieties, to choose from. The local farmers we get our beef from set their price. Last week, the average market price for live cattle was around $2.40/lb. To give an example, a 1000 lb live cow would have cost about $2400 to the farmer plus processing. Processing on this average size beef will run about $800-$1000. Keep in mind, beef prices change frequently and can affect the total cost of the beef. No matter what, you will get enough meat to fill your freezer for quite some time! Call us to book yours!

04/04/2026

We get asked a lot of questions about custom processing. Be watching for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions!

FAQ #1:
How much will it cost for a whole hog?
For a locally raised hog weighing around 300 lbs, it will cost about $200-$250 to the farmer, plus an average of about $300-$400 for processing. Total price for a whole hog will only run you around $500--$650 on average! That's a lot of meat for very little cost! Call us for more information!

03/05/2026

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🐖 HOGS AVAILABLE 🐖

I have 12 hogs available that will be ready in 2–6 weeks.

• Whole hog – $250
• Half hog – $150
• Estimated live weight 280–330 lbs

🚚 Delivery available
✅ Free delivery to Howes Processing (Cowden, IL)
💰 $50 deposit to reserve

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📞 Call or text: 217-690-8411

Message me if you want to reserve a whole or half hog before they’re gone.

🐷 Local • Honest • Quality pork raised right.

03/03/2026

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02/15/2026

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02/13/2026

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02/09/2026

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