Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - Nov 21/07 - 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 11/17/2007

Organic grain and feedstuff prices were steady to higher compared
to two weeks ago.  Wheat was higher and corn and soybeans steady.
Producer selling was light heading into the holiday weekend.
Corn and soybeans were steady on moderate supplies.  Wheat was
higher on good demand.  Reports of yields have been mixed.  Many
areas poor due to dry conditions and others better than expected.
Monthly and 3rd quarter averages of organic prices located below.


                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            11/21/07    11/7/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             ----------        -----       -----
  Feed Yellow             8.50-10.50         9.67        9.46
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
     Other                ----------        -----       -----
     Tofu/Soy Milk        ----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade              15.20-17.00       15.93       16.49
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)   ----------        -----      697.00
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade              ----------        -----       -----
Organic Oats
  Food Grade              ----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade              ----------        -----        4.40
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade              ----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade              10.00-12.00       11.41       10.86
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme                 -------------    -------
  Premium                 -------------    -------
  Good                    -------------    -------
  Fair                    -------------    -------
  Utility                 -------------    -------
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium                 -------------    -------
  Good                    -------------    -------
  Fair                    -------------    -------

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Monthly Organic Prices:          OCT 07   SEP O7   AUG 07   3rd Qtr
							      2007
Food Grade Wheat
Feed Grade Wheat                  8.80     7.85     7.63     7.76
Food Grade Corn
Feed Grade Corn                   9.76     9.99     9.90    10.44
Food Grade Soybeans
Feed Grade Soybeans              15.97    14.99    15.14    15.05
Feed Grade Barley                 7.42              6.45
Soybean Meal (per/ton)           666.00            665.00
Food Grade Oats
Feed Grade Oats                   3.75              3.27

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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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