Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Jan 30/08 - 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 1/26/2008

Organic grain and feedstuff prices continue the rollercoaster ride compared
to two weeks ago.  Coarse grain prices firm to 1.00 higher
on light offerings and very good demand. Small grains steady to firm
on light offerings and good demand.  There are sales of HRW wheat
from 12.00 to 14.50 per bushel for food, and SRW for over 20.00/bu.  Alfalfa
hay steady. Processors are continuing to look for more
organic commodities.  Buyers are reporting wheat and soybeans
being very hard to locate. The talk among industry is the slowdown
in imports from Asia of soybean and wheat.  Monthly and 4rd quarter average
prices located below.  All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.

                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            1/30/08    1/16/08
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow             ---------          ----       ----
  Feed Yellow             8.75-10.00         9.74       9.51
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade             23.00-24.00        23.52       22.92
  Feed Grade             20.00-22.00        21.82       20.51
  Soybean Meal           -----------        -----       -----
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----       -----
Organic Oats
  Food Grade             ----------         -----       -----
  Feed Grade             ----------         -----        4.60
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade             -----------        -----       17.14
  Feed Grade             -----------        -----       13.54
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                 200.00-225.00
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------
  Utility                 -------------
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium                 -------------
  Good                    -------------
  Fair                    -------------

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Monthly Organic Prices: DEC 07    NOV 07   OCT 07     4th Qtr
                                                       2007
Food Grade Wheat      	
Feed Grade Wheat                            9.09       9.10
Food Grade Corn     	
Feed Grade Corn          9.07      9.25     9.32       9.22
Food Grade Soybeans     19.94                         19.96
Feed Grade Soybeans     17.43     15.79    15.82      16.32
Feed Grade Rye
Feed Grade Peas
Food Grade Oats    	
Feed Grade Oats          4.15      3.91     3.53       3.85
Feed Grade Barley        7.13               6.11       6.78

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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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