Eastern U.S. Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

SPRINGFIELD - May 20/09 - 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 5/16/2009

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were
mostly steady.  Demand was light to moderate for heavy offerings.
Feed grade corn was lower on ample supplies.  Wet conditions in the
Eastern cornbelt has dragged producers behind planting activities.
According to the USDA, as of May 17, In Illinois only 20 percent of
the conventional corn crop has been planted, compared with 92 percent
for the 5-year average.  Just the same in Indiana, with 24 percent of
the corn crop has been planted versus 83 percent for the 5-year average.
April monthly and 1st quarter averages of organic prices located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.

                                FOB                     FOB
                           Price/Bushel          WEIGHTED AVERAGE
                                            5/16/09   5/2/09   5/17/08
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow
  Feed Yellow              7.40-8.40         7.97      8.15     10.00
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade              18.00-21.00       19.83     18.13
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)
Organic Barley
  Feed Grade               6.00-6.72         6.54      6.28
Organic Oats
  Food Grade
  Feed Grade               4.10-4.25         4.15                5.68
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade (SWW)
  Food Grade (SRW)                                    10.30
  Feed Grade               6.50-7.50         6.76      6.93
Organic Peas
  Feed Grade
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Organic Alfalfa Hay        Per Ton/FOB
  Supreme
  Premium
  Good
  Fair
  Utility
Organic Grass Hay
  Premium
  Good
  Fair
  Utility
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Monthly and Quaterly Organic Prices
			   APR 09   MAR O9   FEB 09   1st Qtr 09
							
Food Grade Wheat (SWW
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)     10.30    10.25             10.25
Feed Grade Wheat            7.01     7.82     7.75     7.94
Food Grade White Corn
Feed Grade Corn             8.23     8.57     8.94     8.80
Food Grade Soybeans                          27.50
Feed Grade Soybeans        18.56    20.64    20.34    20.60
Feed Grade Barley           6.28     7.23     7.95     7.62
Soybean Meal (per/ton)                      880.00   880.00
Feed Grade Oats                      5.21     5.25     5.24


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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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