GX_GR120
Springfield, IL     Wed July 1, 2009     USDA-IL Dept Ag Market News

Eastern Cornbelt Organic Grain & Feedstuffs Report (Bi-Weekly)
Weighted Average Report for Week Ending 6/27/2009

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were 
steady to weak.  Demand was light for moderate offerings. Feed
grade corn was steady to weak.  Feed grade soybeans mostly steady.
Trading activity was very light. Concerns with poor quality and heavy
corn supplies helped to pressure corn prices lower.  Wet conditons
have delayed planting progress for corn and soybeans with producers 
contining to work around standing water in some areas. 
May 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
                                            6/27/08   6/13/09   6/28/08     
Organic Corn
  Food Yellow                                          8.92     
  Feed Yellow              7.04-8.40         7.98      8.00     10.76     
Organic Soybeans
  Food Grade                                                                                     
  Feed Grade              20.00-21.50       20.50     21.40     28.00
  Soybean Meal(per/ton)                                            
Organic Barley  
  Feed Grade               6.25-6.72         6.60      
Organic Oats
  Food Grade             
  Feed Grade               3.78-4.30         4.16                4.93
Organic Wheat
  Food Grade (SWW)                                               
  Food Grade (SRW)                                     9.50                 
  Feed Grade                                           
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 Quarterly Organic Prices
			 MAY 09   APR O9   MAR 09   1st Qtr 09
							      
Food Grade Wheat (SWW)                                           
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)     9.67    10.30    10.25    10.25
Feed Grade Wheat           6.76     7.01     7.82     7.94
Food Grade Yellow Corn     8.75                                      
Feed Grade Corn            7.90     8.23     8.57     8.80
Food Grade Soybeans       25.00                             
Feed Grade Soybeans       19.94    18.56    20.64    20.60
Feed Grade Barley          6.54     6.28     7.23     7.62      
Soybean Meal (per/ton)                              880.00
Feed Grade Oats            4.15              5.21     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
        Cordell Givens, Market Reporter 217-782-4925
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/gx_gr120.txt


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