Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Aug 29/07 - 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 8/25/2007

Organic grain and feedstuff prices mostly steady to firm.
Compared to two weeks ago, all classes of grain steady to firm,
soybeans and hay not established.  Good demand for feedstuffs
on light offerings by producers.  Monthly and quarterly averages
located below.

                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            8/25/07    8/11/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             ---------          ----       -----
  Feed Yellow            10.25-12.50        10.64       10.35
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
     Other               -----------        -----       -----
     Tofu/Soy Milk       -----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----       15.41
  Soybean Meal           -----------        -----       -----
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----        9.38
Organic Oats
  Food Grade              ---------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              3.00-4.00          3.65        3.61
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade              7.75-10.25         9.55       -----
  Feed Grade              ----------         ----        8.45
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade              5.75-6.25          6.08        5.90
Organic Rye
  Feed Grade              5.00-5.25          5.19       -----
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Organic Feed Mix
  Barley/Oat/Peas       310.00-320.00/Ton    13.5% to 15.9% Protein
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
 Small and Large squares
  Supreme                 -------------
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
Large Rounds
  Supreme                 -------------
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
Organic Grass Hay
 Small and Large Squares
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
 Large Rounds
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------

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Monthly Organic Prices:  JUL 07   JUN 07   MAY 07     2nd Qtr
                                                       2007
Food Grade Wheat      	
Feed Grade Wheat         7.28                          6.88
Food Grade Corn     	
Feed Grade Corn         11.26      9.88     7.19       7.55
Food Grade Soybeans     14.59     17.00    16.65      16.21
Feed Grade Soybeans     13.49     13.36    14.42      13.98
Feed Grade Rye           5.00                          4.25
Feed Grade Peas                             7.25       6.83
Food Grade Oats    	
Feed Grade Oats          3.50      3.48     3.54       3.50
Feed Grade Barley        5.99      5.44     5.18       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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