Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Dec 16/09 - 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      12/12/09

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were mostly
steady to firm, with the exception of corn, which was lower. Low test
weights and moisture are weighing heavy on the corn market. Current
prices are based on light demand and offerings, as many producers are
waiting for a price increase. Wheat trade was at a near standstill as
demand was very light. Organic hay is being reported from $1.00-$1.05
per RFV point. Monthly and third quarter average prices are located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.

                                     FOB                       FOB
                                Price/Bushel            Weighted Average
                                                  12/12/09  11/28/09  12/13/08
Organic Corn
   Food Yellow
   Feed Yellow                  5.00- 5.90            5.34      5.49      9.14
Organic Soybeans
   Food Grade                  19.00- 21.50          20.29     20.56     22.84
   Feed Grade                  15.00- 17.50          17.01     17.15     19.09
   Meal ($/ton)
   Roasted ($/ton)                                            759.62
Organic Oats
   Feed Grade                   3.25- 3.85            3.63      3.31
Organic Barley
   Food Grade
   Feed Grade                                                   4.07
Organic Brown Flax
   Food Grade                                                  25.42
   Feed Grade
Organic Golden Flax
   Food Grade                                                  29.48
   Feed Grade
Organic Wheat
   Food Grade HRS
   Feed Grade HRS
   Food Grade SRW
   Feed Grade SRW
   Food Grade HRW
   Feed Grade HRW
   Food Grade White
   Food Grade Durum
Organic Rye
   Feed Grade
Organic Field Peas
   Feed Grade                   9.25- 10.00           9.29     10.06
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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)
                          Nov 09      Oct 09    Dec 08    3rd Qtr 2009
Food Grade Corn           8.12
Feed Grade Corn           5.55        5.45      9.27      6.18
Food Grade Soybeans       20.41       18.97     24.68     19.52
Feed Grade Soybeans       17.08       17.46     22.06     18.94
Feed Grade Soybean Meal               823.57
Food Grade Oats
Feed Grade Oats           3.36        3.26      4.04      3.48
Feed Grade Barley         4.09        4.39      7.49      5.99
Food Grade Brown Flax     25.42       24.87               24.85
Feed Grade Brown Flax     21.42                           24.83
Food Grade Golden Flax    29.53       28.70               30.03
Feed Grade Golden Flax
Food Grade Wheat (HRS)    9.82        9.60
Feed Grade Wheat (HRS)
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)
Feed Grade Wheat (SRW)                                    5.32
Food Grade Wheat (HRW)    7.37        6.61      13.06     7.83
Feed Grade Wheat (HRW)                6.03      9.16      6.12
Food Grade White Wheat
Food Grade Durum Wheat                9.66
Feed Grade Rye                        5.99                8.69
Feed Grade Peas           9.85        9.89                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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