Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - May 7/08 - 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 5/3/2008

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were
steady to firm.  Trading activity was slow with light demand for
organic ingredients.  Feed grade corn and soybeans were steady.
Tight supplies helped to push soybeans and wheat prices higher.
Buyers are looking ahead to harvest time to help improve depleading
wheat supplies.  Organic field peas have been reported replacing
soybeans as an alternative protein supplement .  Trading this week
was organic spelt(cleaned)ranging from .52 cents/lb. to .62 cents/lb.
Monthly and 1st quarter averages of organic prices located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.


                              FOB                  FOB
                           Price/Bu          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            5/3/08      4/19/08
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow
  Feed Yellow              9.65-10.25       10.05       10.09
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade                                            25.21
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade
Organic Oats
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade                                             5.48
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade (SRW)        18.00-25.00       21.53
  Feed Grade
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade
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Organic Alfalfa            Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme
  Premium
  Good
  Fair
  Utility
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium
  Good
  Fair
  Utility
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Monthly and Quaterly Organic Prices
				         MAR 08   FEB O8   JAN 08   1st Qtr
							      2008
Food Grade Wheat                 14.50    13.75    14.88    14.57
Feed Grade Wheat                                   13.67    10.73
Food Grade Corn
Feed Grade Corn                  10.27     9.77     9.69     9.82
Food Grade Soybeans                       24.41    23.84    24.05
Feed Grade Soybeans              26.21    24.45    20.76    22.45
Feed Grade Barley
Soybean Meal (per/ton)         1106.25   915.00   905.00  1008.25
Feed Grade Oats                   5.32

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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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