Upper U.S. Midwest Organic Grain and Feedstuffs

DES MOINES - Aug 25/10 - 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      08/21/10

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuffs prices were
very firm on moderate offerings and light to moderate demand.
Food grade wheat trade remains very limited in the Upper Midwest
while feed grade barley was more active throughout the region
this period.  While reports of "sudden death" in conventional
soybeans are quite prevalent as of late, reports of critical
issues in organic beans have not been noted as of this date.
Monthly and second quarter average prices are located below.
All prices FOB the farm and negotiated spot market.


FOB                       FOB

Price/Bushel            Weighted Average
8/20/2010  8/7/2010 8/22/09
Organic Corn
Food Yellow
Feed Yellow                  4.25- 5.00         4.59       4.38      6.54
Organic Soybeans
Food Grade                  18.00- 19.50        18.97
Feed Grade                  15.50- 17.25        16.17     16.44
Meal ($/ton)               730.00- 765.00      746.82     748.13
Roasted ($/ton)
Organic Oats
Feed Grade                   2.75- 3.00         2.81       3.08      3.35
Organic Barley
Food Grade
Feed Grade                   3.40- 4.00         3.86       3.68
Organic Brown Flax
Food Grade
Feed Grade
Organic Golden Flax
Food Grade
Feed Grade
Organic Wheat
Food Grade HRS
Feed Grade HRS
Food Grade SRW
Feed Grade SRW
Food Grade HRW
Feed Grade HRW                                                       5.72
Food Grade White
Food Grade Durum
Organic Rye
Feed Grade
Organic Field Peas
Feed Grade
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Organic Alfalfa                 Per Ton/FOB
Supreme
Premium
Good
Fair
Utility
Organic Grass Hay
Premium
Good
Fair
Organic Straw

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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Monthly and Quarterly Organic Prices (Weighted Average)
July 10     June 10     July 09  2nd Qtr 2010
Food Grade Corn
Feed Grade Corn              4.38        4.57      6.66       4.58
Food Grade Soybeans         20.45       22.25                19.63
Feed Grade Soybeans         16.54       16.59      19.13     16.20
Roasted Soybeans (ton)                  763.68
Soybean Meal (ton)                                           757.24
Feed Grade Oats                                    3.67
Feed Grade Barley            3.62        3.47      6.19       3.58
Food Grade Brown Flax
Feed Grade Brown Flax
Food Grade Golden Flax
Feed Grade Golden Flax
Food Grade Wheat (HRS)                                        7.55
Feed Grade Wheat (HRS)
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)
Feed Grade Wheat (SRW)
Food Grade Wheat (HRW)                             8.42
Feed Grade Wheat (HRW)       4.44        4.59      6.06
Food Grade White Wheat
Food Grade Durum Wheat
Food Grade Rye
Feed Grade Rye               4.14                  8.69
Feed Grade Peas                                               8.24
Mid Oleic Sunflowers
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Developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Endowed
Chair in Agricultural Systems, School of Agriculture.


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