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Des Moines, IA     Wed, Nov 18, 2009     USDA Market News

Upper Midwest Organic Grain & Feedstuffs Report (Bi-Weekly)
Weighted Average Report for the Week Ending      11/14/09

Compared to two weeks ago, organic grain and feedstuff prices were mostly
steady with moderate demand and light offerings with the exception of corn
and soybeans, which saw heavier offerings over the past two weeks.  Wheat
and rye trade was limited, with heavy offerings of wheat noted.  Mold is
a threat this harvest for many producers, who are taking full advantage
of every dry, clear day that can be utilized. Monthly and third quarter
average prices are located below. All prices FOB the farm and negotiated
spot market.

                                     FOB                       FOB
                                Price/Bushel            Weighted Average
                                                  11/14/09  10/31/09  11/15/08
Organic Corn
   Food Yellow                  7.65- 9.00            8.03
   Feed Yellow                  5.15- 6.90            5.64      5.47      9.38
Organic Soybeans
   Food Grade                  19.05- 21.00          20.20     18.97     25.33
   Feed Grade                  15.50- 18.50          16.98     17.40     21.99
   Meal ($/ton)                                               823.57
Organic Oats
   Feed Grade                   2.75- 4.15            3.41      3.61
Organic Barley
   Food Grade
   Feed Grade                   3.85- 4.50            4.11      4.43
Organic Brown Flax
   Food Grade                  24.10- 26.75          25.30     24.87
   Feed Grade
Organic Golden Flax
   Food Grade                  28.00- 30.85          29.60     28.70
   Feed Grade
Organic Wheat
   Food Grade HRS                                               9.60
   Feed Grade HRS
   Food Grade SRW
   Feed Grade SRW
   Food Grade HRW                                               6.59
   Feed Grade HRW                                               6.43      9.17
   Food Grade White
   Food Grade Durum                                             9.66
Organic Rye
   Feed Grade                                                   5.99
Organic Field Peas
   Feed Grade                   9.00- 10.85           9.71      9.89
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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)
                          Oct 09      Sep 09    Oct 08    3rd Qtr 2009
Food Grade Corn
Feed Grade Corn           5.45        5.68      10.06     6.18
Food Grade Soybeans       18.97       19.52     25.62     19.52
Feed Grade Soybeans       17.46       17.98     23.04     18.94
Feed Grade Soybean Meal   823.57
Food Grade Oats
Feed Grade Oats           3.26        3.07      4.66      3.48
Feed Grade Barley         4.39                  7.23      5.99
Food Grade Brown Flax     24.87       25.85               24.85
Feed Grade Brown Flax                                     24.83
Food Grade Golden Flax    28.70       30.03               30.03
Feed Grade Golden Flax
Food Grade Wheat (HRS)    9.60
Feed Grade Wheat (HRS)                5.28
Food Grade Wheat (SRW)
Feed Grade Wheat (SRW)                5.28                5.32
Food Grade Wheat (HRW)    6.61        7.62                7.83
Feed Grade Wheat (HRW)    6.03        6.30      9.45      6.12
Food Grade White Wheat
Food Grade Durum Wheat    9.66
Feed Grade Rye            5.99                  9.30      8.69
Feed Grade Peas           9.89        10.47     13.83     11.12
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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
   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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