Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - Apr 21/10 - 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 4/17/2010

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuffs traded mixed
with feed grade soybean prices slightly higher.  Cash sales were slow
for organic grains due to end users with heavy supplies of organic
corn and wheat.  News of producers struggling financially have been
pressured to sell in the conventional markets to recover some value from
their 2009 crop.  Monthly and 1st quarter averages of organic prices
located below.  All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.

        FOB                     FOB
                           Price/Bushel          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            4/17/10    4/03/10   4/18/09
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow                                            6.90
  Feed Yellow               5.50-6.50         6.04       5.66      8.31
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade               20.50-21.00       20.60      22.29
  Feed Grade               15.85-18.00       17.39      16.34     18.80
  Soybean Meal($/ton)
  Roasted ($/ton)
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade                4.95-5.00         4.98
Organic Oats
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade                2.65-3.00         2.94
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade (WW)
  Food Grade (SRW)
  Feed Grade (SRW)          5.60-6.00         5.84                 7.10
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
			  MAR 10   FEB 10   JAN 10   1st Qtr 10				
Food Grade Wheat (WW)                        7.31     7.31
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)              6.55     6.52     6.52
Feed Grade Wheat (SRW)     5.00     5.73     5.77     5.72
Food Grade Yellow Corn     7.00     7.00     7.10     7.04
Feed Grade Corn            5.98     6.25     6.01     6.10
Food Grade Soybeans       22.07    21.18    22.03    21.61
Feed Grade Soybeans       17.08    17.08    16.68    16.91
Feed Grade Barley          4.90     4.65     4.38     4.75
Soybean Meal ($/ton)     782.50   771.07   757.76   770.42
Roasted beans($/ton)                                760.00
Feed Grade Oats            3.34     3.60     3.21     3.41
Feed Grade Peas

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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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