DES MOINES - Jun 15/11 - 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 06/11/11 For the following states: WI, MN, IA, SD, ND, NE, KS, MO Compared to two weeks ago, organic feed grade corn was higher, with good demand reported due reportedly to dwindling supplies. Organic feed grade soybeans were steady to firm, with the lower end of the range slightly higher this reporting period. Food grade soybean trade trade was noted, but light volumes paired with lackluster demand were were not indicative of the market as of publish time. Flooding and cool temperatures continue to hamper conventional crop production in the Upper Midwest and worry many organic farmers, as organic crops are generally planted later in the season. Monthly and quarterly prices are located below. All prices FOB the farm gate and negotiated spot market. FOB FOB Price/Bushel Weighted Average 6/11/2011 5/28/2011 6/13/2010 Organic Corn Food Yellow Feed Yellow 10.50- 12.00 10.97 10.28 4.79 Organic Soybeans Food Grade Feed Grade 19.00- 19.50 19.38 18.96 16.65 Meal ($/ton) 763.68 Roasted ($/ton) Organic Oats Feed Grade 5.56 Organic Barley Food Grade Feed Grade 8.00- 8.50 8.21 7.38 3.47 Organic Brown Flax Food Grade 23.58 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 Food Grade White Food Grade Durum Organic Rye Feed Grade Organic Field Peas Feed Grade ============================================================================== 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). ============================================================================== Monthly and Quarterly Organic Prices (Weighted Average) May 11 Apr 11 May 10 1st Qtr 2011 Food Grade Corn Feed Grade Corn 10.12 9.95 4.60 8.66 Food Grade Soybeans 19.01 Feed Grade Soybeans 18.95 19.10 16.48 18.81 Roasted Soybeans (ton) Soybean Meal (ton) 768.33 Feed Grade Oats 3.21 4.14 Feed Grade Barley 3.91 6.32 Food Grade Brown Flax Feed Grade Brown Flax Food Grade Golden Flax Feed Grade Golden Flax Food Grade Wheat (HRS) Feed Grade Wheat (HRS) Food Grade Wheat (SRW) Feed Grade Wheat (SRW) Food Grade Wheat (HRW) Feed Grade Wheat (HRW) Food Grade White Wheat Food Grade Durum Wheat Food Grade Rye Feed Grade Rye Feed Grade Peas 8.24 10.54 Mid Oleic Sunflowers ============================================================================== Developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems, School of Agriculture. Source:
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