Interior Iowa Elevator Grain Prices

NW_GR210
Des Moines, IA    Tue, Jan 29, 2013     USDA Dept of Ag Market News

Iowa Production Cost Report (Bi-weekly)

Production costs items state wide: cash prices bulk, FOB distributor,
per ton unless otherwise stated. Fertilizer in granular form unless noted.

Product                                         Offer        Average     Change
Anhydrous ammonia                           845.00-895.00    870.00     DN 6.25

Urea 46-0-0                                 540.00-635.00    587.50     DN 5.00

Liquid Nitrogen 28% spread                  384.00-391.00    387.50     UP 18.00
                32% spread                  400.00-442.00    421.00     UP 4.50

Lime (Applied)                                    NA           NA          NA

DAP(Diammonium Phosphate 18%N 46%P)         630.00-652.00    641.00     No Comp

MAP (Monoammonium Phosphate 11%N 52%P)      645.00-715.00    680.00     UP 7.50

Potash (Red) (0-0-60)                       560.00-650.00    605.00     DN 7.50

Potash (White) (0-0-62)                           NA           NA          NA

Propane (LP Gas) per gal <1000 gallons        1.26-1.52       1.39      UP 0.01

Farm Diesel Fuel per gal <1000 gallons        3.42-3.45       3.44      UP 0.01


Source: USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA
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