Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - Aug 14/08 - 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 8/9/2008

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were
steady to higher.  Trading activity was moderate for light to moderate
offerings. Feed grade corn was higher on good demand.  Food grade
soft red wheat was steady to firm.  Small grains were steady.
This week, few cases have showed test weights for new crop wheat lower
than last year.  Test weights have been reported averaging 57 lbs/per bushel.
Monthly and 2nd quarter averages of organic prices located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.


                              FOB                      FOB
                           Price/Bu              WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                             8/9/08   7/26/08   8/11/07
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow
  Feed Yellow             10.50-12.25        11.91    11.05      9.66
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade                                          29.78     15.17
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade               8.45-9.00          8.73               6.30
Organic Oats
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade               5.44-5.75          5.66     5.63      3.12
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade (SRW)        14.00-16.25        14.76
  Feed Grade                                                     7.63
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
			         JUL 08   JUN O8   MAY 08   2nd Qtr 08
							
Food Grade Wheat                 14.90             21.53    21.53
Feed Grade Wheat
Food Grade White Corn            12.43
Feed Grade Corn                  10.80     9.93    10.04     9.95
Food Grade Soybeans
Feed Grade Soybeans              28.25    28.71    26.75    26.83
Feed Grade Barley                 9.60
Soybean Meal (per/ton)
Feed Grade Oats                   5.63     4.93     5.68     5.57

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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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