Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Jul 18/07 - SNS -- Bi-weekly USDA report on organic grain and feedstuffs prices in the U.S. upper midwest.

Upper Midwest Organic Grain & Feedstuffs Report (Bi-Weekly)
Weighted Average Report for Week Ending 7/14/2007

Organic grain and feedstuff prices steady to firm on light to
moderate market activity. Corn and soybeans steady to firm.
Alfalfa good demand on light offerings, with reports of conventional
producers purchasing organic hay for feed needs.  Good demand on
light to moderate offerings by producers.
Monthly and quarterly averages located below.

                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            7/14/07    6/30/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             ---------          ----       -----
  Feed Yellow             8.00-13.00        11.43       10.93
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
     Other               -----------        -----       -----
     Tofu/Soy Milk       14.00-17.00        14.59       -----
  Feed Grade             12.00-14.25        13.29       13.83
  Soybean Meal           -----------        -----       -----
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----       -----
Organic Oats
  Food Grade              ---------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              ---------         -----        3.50
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade              ---------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              7.25-7.50          7.30        7.50
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade              ---------         -----        6.64
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
 Small and Large squares
  Supreme                 -------------
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
Large Rounds
  Supreme                 -------------
  Premium                 165.00-175.00
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
Organic Grass Hay
 Small and Large Squares
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
 Large Rounds
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------

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Monthly Organic Prices:   JUN 07   MAY 07   APR 07   2nd Qtr
                                                      2007
Food Grade Wheat      	
Feed Grade Wheat                             6.96      6.88
Food Grade Corn     	
Feed Grade Corn   	   9.88     7.19     6.95      7.55
Food Grade Soybeans  	  17.00    16.65    16.12     16.21
Feed Grade Soybeans 	  13.36    14.42    14.15     13.98
     Splits
Feed Grade Peas                     7.25     6.66      6.83
Food Grade Oats    	
Feed Grade Oats            3.48     3.54               3.50
Feed Grade Barley          5.44     5.18     5.22      5.28

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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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Developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Endowed
Chair in Agricultural Systems, School of Agriculture.


Source:  USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA

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