Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Nov 21/07 - 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 11/17/2007

Organic grain and feedstuff prices mostly steady compared to
two weeks ago.  Coarse grain prices steady on light offerings and
moderate demand.  Soybeans steady on light offerings and moderate
demand.  Small grains steady on very light offerings.  Alfalfa
hay steady on good demand.  There was moderate demand on light
offerings for feedstuffs this week.  Livestock producers and
processors concerned about returns on investment if prices increase
this winter.  Grain producers are in a wait and see attitude during
this holiday week. Monthly and 3rd quarter average prices located
below.

                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                           11/21/07    11/07/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             ---------          ----       -----
  Feed Yellow             8.25-10.15         9.03        9.32
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
     Other               -----------        -----       -----
     Tofu/Soy Milk       -----------        -----       -----
  Feed Grade             15.00-16.85        15.92       15.72
  Soybean Meal           -----------        -----       -----
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----       -----
Organic Oats
  Food Grade              ---------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              3.75-4.00          3.95        3.82
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade              ----------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade              ----------         -----       -----
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade              ---------         -----       -----
Organic Rye
  Feed Grade              ---------          ----       -----
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Organic Feed Mix
  Barley/Oat/Peas        ----------          ----       -----
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme                 -------------
  Premium                 220.00-245.00
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
  Utility                 -------------
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------

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Monthly Organic Prices: OCT 07    SEP 07   AUG 07     3RD Qtr
                                                       2007
Food Grade Wheat      	
Feed Grade Wheat         9.09      8.73     8.44       8.31
Food Grade Corn     	
Feed Grade Corn          9.32     10.08    10.53      10.48
Food Grade Soybeans                                   14.59
Feed Grade Soybeans     15.82     14.41    15.50      14.52
Feed Grade Rye                              5.15       5.09
Feed Grade Peas
Food Grade Oats    	
Feed Grade Oats          3.53      3.45     3.58       3.54
Feed Grade Barley        6.11      6.64     6.58       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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