Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Oct 24/07 - 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 10/20/2007

Organic grain and feedstuff prices mostly steady compared to
two weeks ago.  Corn prices steady as buyers look to secure
future needs.  Soybeans steady on light offerings.  Small grains
not tested.  Alfalfa hay steady on good demand.  Good demand on
moderate offerings. Rain fell throughout the upper midwest for
most of the last two weeks.  Producers looking for dryer weather
to finish harvest as water logged fields slow harvest and reports
of corn moisture levels increasing 3-4 percent due to rain.
Companies and brokers offer contracts to lock in production for
the 2008 crop year.  Monthly and 3rd quarter averages located
below.

                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                           10/24/07   10/10/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             ---------          ----       -----
  Feed Yellow             8.75-11.75         9.17        9.43
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
     Other               -----------        -----       -----
     Tofu/Soy Milk       -----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade             15.50-18.00        16.34       -----
  Soybean Meal           -----------        -----       -----
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----       -----
Organic Oats
  Food Grade              ---------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              3.50-3.75          3.51        3.55
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade              ---------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              8.50-10.00         9.09       -----
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade              ---------         -----        6.11
Organic Rye
  Feed Grade              ---------          ----       -----
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Organic Feed Mix
  Barley/Oat/Peas        ----------          ----       -----
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme                 220.00-245.00
  Premium                 180.00-225.00
  Good                    165.00-175.00
  Fair                    140.00-160.00
  Utility                 100.00-140.00
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------

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Monthly Organic Prices: SEP 07    AUG 07   JUL 07     3RD Qtr
                                                       2007
Food Grade Wheat      	
Feed Grade Wheat         8.73      8.44     7.28       8.31
Food Grade Corn     	
Feed Grade Corn         10.08     10.53    11.26      10.48
Food Grade Soybeans                        14.59      14.59
Feed Grade Soybeans     14.41     15.50    13.49      14.52
Feed Grade Rye                     5.15     5.00       5.09
Feed Grade Peas
Food Grade Oats    	
Feed Grade Oats          3.45      3.58     3.50       3.54
Feed Grade Barley        6.64      6.58     5.99       6.33

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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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