Consumers appear to be covered for their Q4 organic corn needs, and there does not seem to be any rush to cover Q2.  Organic corn is trading near the $9 level in the Western mid-West, and trading slightly above that level as you move into the central mid-west, hovering near $9.25 per bushel. On the west coast organic corn is trading near $425 per short ton or $11.90. Imports are scarce and are near domestic organic corn prices. In Quebec, organic corn prices are close to $9.15 per bushel for Q4 and $9.25 per bushel for Q1.   Prices on the East coast of the United States in the PA region are trading between $11 and $11.50 per bushel.

More Marketing Focus on Organic Animal Proteins and Welfare

According to SPINS data presented at Natural Products Expo East, organic and animal welfare claims drive growth in the food and beverage space. These claims accelerate retail growth for products straddling the line of better-for-you and better-for-the-environment….