Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - Sep 23/09 - 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 9/19/2009

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices traded
steady to firm.  Demand and offerings were light to moderate.  Feed grade
corn and wheat were steady.  Trading activity was active for feed grade
soybeans which supported prices.  With the upcoming harvest season
just around the corner producers were busy inquiring about price levels
for new crop corn and soybeans.  Indications for new crop feed grade corn
ranged from 5.00 to 6.50 per bushel.  Feed grade soybeans ranged from 16.00
to 18.00 per bushel.  In the northern areas of the cornbelt frost was reported
but limited damage was recorded.
August monthly and 2nd quarter averages of organic prices located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.


        FOB                     FOB
                           Price/Bushel          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            9/19/09    9/5/09    9/20/08
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow               8.00-8.50         8.20               12.25
  Feed Yellow               6.00-7.40         6.96      6.92     10.54
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade                                           22.37
  Feed Grade               17.80-19.00       18.27               25.60
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)   830.00-880.00     855.00
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade                                                      7.79
Organic Oats
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade                3.00-4.00         3.53                5.35
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade (SWW)
  Food Grade (SRW)
  Feed Grade                5.50-6.05         5.53      6.02     10.40
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade
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Organic Alfalfa Hay        Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme
  Premium
  Good
  Fair
  Utility
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium
  Good
  Fair
  Utility
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Monthly and Quarterly Organic Prices
			 AUG 09   JUL O9   JUN 09   2nd Qtr 09
							
Food Grade Wheat (SWW)
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)                       9.33     9.77
Feed Grade Wheat           5.92     7.63              6.84
Food Grade Yellow Corn                       8.92     8.82
Feed Grade Corn            7.02     7.76     7.99     8.00
Food Grade Soybeans                23.33
Feed Grade Soybeans       19.82    20.38    20.98    19.11
Feed Grade Barley          5.16     5.33     6.60     6.49
Soybean Meal (per/ton)   929.00   948.00   920.00   923.00
Feed Grade Oats            3.71     3.57     4.16     4.16


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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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