The organic grain markets are on edge. Organic soybean meal prices are offered near $1,600 per short ton on both coasts. There is not a lot around, but it has not broken the bank since it only accounts for 20% of the feed.
Organic corn is a different story. A rally in organic corn, which can make up as much as 80% of the inputs into organic animal feed, could put a dent in livestock raising margins.
The good news is that merchandisers have told Fastmarkets/The Jacobsen that there is a lot of organic corn in bins in the mid-West. Risk management will be an essential part of flourishing during this volatile period. Consumers who are interested in
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