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Des Moines, IA     Tue, Dec 28, 2011     USDA Market News

Eastern Cornbelt Organic Grain & Feedstuffs Report (Bi-Weekly)
Weighted Average Report for the Week Ending  12/24/11
For the following states: IL, IN, OH, MI, PA, NC, NY

***ATTENTION***
This report will be discontinued as of January 1, 2012. All of the
information contained here will be available in one combined nationwide
report, the National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs report, found here:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/lsbnof.pdf

**This report for the week ending 12/24/11 is being released early due to the
holidays.  Prices from the most current report are located below.  Updated
monthly and quarterly prices for the end of 2011 are included.**

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuffs prices were mostly firm
with the exception of feed grade corn and feed grade oats, which were slightly
higher.  The bulk of the corn market was 11.00-12.50/bushel, with the higher
range of the market found in the far northeast.
Offerings of organic grains this period were light, with moderate demand
reported due to the holiday season. Most in the market are expecting market
activity to increase after the first of the year. Livestock producers are said
to be searching for more feed grade wheat due to the current corn prices.
Monthly and quarterly prices are located below.  All prices FOB the farm and
negotiated spot market.

                                 FOB                       FOB
                            Price/Bushel            Weighted Average
                                              12/10/11  11/26/11 12/25/10
Organic Corn
   Food Yellow                                                     6.79
   Feed Yellow             11.00- 13.80       12.42     12.28      6.66
Organic Soybeans
   Food Grade              22.00- 22.00       22.00     22.00
   Feed Grade              19.05- 22.00       20.49     20.51     16.92
   Meal ($/ton)           890.00- 900.00      893.75
   Roasted ($/ton)                                      968.00
Organic Oats
   Feed Grade               5.50- 6.72         6.07      5.83
Organic Barley
   Feed Grade              10.48- 10.48       10.48     10.47
Organic Brown Flax
   Food Grade                                           27.95
   Feed Grade
Organic Golden Flax
   Food Grade
   Feed Grade
Organic Wheat
   Food Grade HRS
   Feed Grade HRS
   Food Grade SRW          10.00- 12.00       10.40
   Feed Grade SRW                                       10.02      6.74
   Food Grade HRW
   Feed Grade HRW
   Food Grade SWW
   Food Grade HWW
   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)
                        Dec 11      Nov 11    Dec 10  4th Qtr 2011
Food Grade Corn                                6.84
Feed Grade Corn         12.42       12.12      6.51     12.12
Food Grade Soybeans     22.00       23.15     20.25     22.27
Feed Grade Soybeans     20.49       20.22     16.40     20.10
Roasted Soybeans (ton)              968.00              968.00
Soybean Meal (ton)      893.75      850.00              846.28
Feed Grade Oats          6.07        5.83      2.84      5.99
Feed Grade Barley       10.48       10.00      4.76     10.67
Food Grade Brown Flax               27.95               27.95
Feed Grade Brown Flax                                   26.50
Food Grade Golden Flax
Feed Grade Golden Flax                                  29.50
Food Grade Wheat (HRS)
Feed Grade Wheat (HRS)
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)  10.40        9.99               10.19
Feed Grade Wheat (SRW)               8.62      6.63      9.28
Food Grade Wheat (HRW)                                  11.50
Feed Grade Wheat (HRW)                                   9.51
Food Grade Wheat (SWW)                                  11.50
Food Grade Wheat (HWW)                                  12.25
Food Grade Durum Wheat
Food Grade Rye
Feed Grade Rye
Feed Grade Peas                                         15.00
Mid Oleic Sunflowers
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Developed in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Endowed
Chair in Agricultural Systems, School of Agriculture.

Source:
   USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
   Jodee Inman, Market Reporter
   Phone: 515-284-4460     Email:  desm.lgmn@ams.usda.gov
   24 Hour recorded market information 515-284-4830
   www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews
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