Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - Jan 2/08 - SNS -- Bi-weekly USDA report on organic grain and feedstuffs prices in the eastern cornbelt in the United States.

Eastern Cornbelt Organic Grain & Feedstuffs Report (Bi-Weekly)
Weighted Average Report for Week Ending 12/29/2007

Organic grain and feedstuff prices were mostly higher compared
to two weeks ago.  Soybeans prices were higher and corn was steady.
The holiday season contributed to the decline in trading activity.
Strong buying interest and tight supplies helped to drive soybean
prices higher. Corn and wheat was steady on good demand.
Monthly and 3rd quarter averages of organic prices located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.



                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            01/2/08    12/19/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             -----------       -----       -----
  Feed Yellow              9.00-10.50       10.05       10.05
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade              -----------       -----       20.64
  Feed Grade              17.00-20.00       19.33       16.75
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)   ----------        -----       -----
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade              ----------        -----       -----
Organic Oats
  Food Grade              ----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade              ----------        -----        4.27
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade              ----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade              13.00-14.00       13.50       -----
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme                 -------------    -------
  Premium                 -------------    -------
  Good                    -------------    -------
  Fair                    -------------    -------
  Utility                 -------------    -------
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium                 -------------    -------
  Good                    -------------    -------
  Fair                    -------------    -------

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Monthly Organic Prices:          NOV 07   OCT O7   SEP 07   3rd Qtr
							      2007
Food Grade Wheat
Feed Grade Wheat                 10.77     8.80     7.85     7.76
Food Grade Corn
Feed Grade Corn                   9.42     9.76     9.99    10.44
Food Grade Soybeans
Feed Grade Soybeans              16.37    15.97    14.99    15.05
Feed Grade Barley                          7.42
Soybean Meal (per/ton)          697.00   666.00
Food Grade Oats
Feed Grade Oats                   3.52     3.75

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Table 1: Alfalfa guidelines  (for domestic livestock use and not more
         than 10% grass)

 Quality     ADF     NDF      *RFV     **TDN-100%  **TDN-90%     CP
Supreme      <27     <34       >185        >62         >55.9     >22
Premium    27-29   34-36    170-185    60.5-62     54.5-55.9   20-22
Good       29-32   36-40    150-170      58-60     52.5-54.5   18-20
Fair       32-35   40-44    130-150      56-58     50.5-52.5   16-18
Utility      >35     >44       <130        <56         <50.5     <16

*RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula.
**TDN calculated using the western formula.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect
feeding value. Values based on 100 % dry matter (TDN showing both 100%
& 90%).  Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of
Sale (usage).
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Source: USDA-Illinois Dept Ag Market News, Springfield, IL

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