Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Dec 4/09 - 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 the Week Ending      11/28/09

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were steady
to firm, with the exception of food grade corn and soybeans which were
slightly higher. Light demand and offerings were reported. Wheat trade
was at a near standstill and low test weights on corn are becoming
more predominant as harvest progresses. Alfalfa was reported at $1.00-
$1.10 per RFQ point. Monthly and third quarter average prices are located
below.  All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market. Monthly and
third quarter average prices are located below. All prices FOB the farm
and negotiated spot market.

                                     FOB                       FOB
                                Price/Bushel            Weighted Average
                                                  11/28/09  11/14/09  11/29/08
Organic Corn
   Food Yellow                                                  8.03
   Feed Yellow                  5.15- 6.85            5.49      5.64      9.17
Organic Soybeans
   Food Grade                  19.20- 21.50          20.56     20.20     23.76
   Feed Grade                  15.50- 18.65          17.15     16.98
   Meal ($/ton)
   Roasted ($/ton)            750.00- 775.00        759.62
Organic Oats
   Feed Grade                   2.75- 3.60            3.31      3.41
Organic Barley
   Food Grade
   Feed Grade                   3.90- 4.25            4.07      4.11      7.49
Organic Brown Flax
   Food Grade                  24.00- 26.60          25.42     25.30
   Feed Grade
Organic Golden Flax
   Food Grade                  27.85- 30.35          29.48     29.60
   Feed Grade
Organic Wheat
   Food Grade HRS
   Feed Grade HRS
   Food Grade SRW
   Feed Grade SRW
   Food Grade HRW                                                        13.11
   Feed Grade HRW                                                         9.15
   Food Grade White
   Food Grade Durum
Organic Rye
   Feed Grade
Organic Field Peas
   Feed Grade                   9.50- 10.50          10.06      9.71
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Organic Alfalfa                 Per Ton/FOB
   Supreme
   Premium
   Good
   Fair
   Utility
Organic Grass Hay
   Premium
   Good
   Fair
Organic Straw
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Monthly and Quarterly Organic Prices (Weighted Average)
                          Oct 09      Sep 09    Nov 08    3rd Qtr 2009
Food Grade Corn
Feed Grade Corn           5.45        5.68      9.27      6.18
Food Grade Soybeans       18.97       19.52     24.68     19.52
Feed Grade Soybeans       17.46       17.98     22.06     18.94
Feed Grade Soybean Meal   823.57
Food Grade Oats
Feed Grade Oats           3.26        3.07      4.04      3.48
Feed Grade Barley         4.39                  7.49      5.99
Food Grade Brown Flax     24.87       25.85               24.85
Feed Grade Brown Flax                                     24.83
Food Grade Golden Flax    28.70       30.03               30.03
Feed Grade Golden Flax
Food Grade Wheat (HRS)    9.60
Feed Grade Wheat (HRS)                5.28
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)
Feed Grade Wheat (SRW)                5.28                5.32
Food Grade Wheat (HRW)    6.61        7.62      13.06     7.83
Feed Grade Wheat (HRW)    6.03        6.3       9.16      6.12
Food Grade White Wheat
Food Grade Durum Wheat    9.66
Feed Grade Rye            5.99                            8.69
Feed Grade Peas           9.89        10.47               11.12
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Developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Endowed
Chair in Agricultural Systems, School of Agriculture.


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