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Springfield, IL    Thu   Sep 18, 2008    USDA-IL Dept of Ag Market News

Illinois 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                      1045.00-1250.00 1148.00   dn 3.00
Urea 46-0-0                            850.00 -1000.00 927.00    No Comp
Liquid Nitrogen 28% spread             448.00-536.00   497.00    up 4.00
13-13-13 (lbs N-P-K per 100 lbs fert)  No quote  
17-17-17 (lbs N-P-K per 100 lbs fert)  No quote  
DAP(Diammonium Phosphate 18%N 46%P)    1095.00-1225.00 1160.00   up 13.00
Potash (Potassium)                     802.00-1000.00  923.00    up 2.00 
Lime (Spread)                          10.25-22.00     13.86     dn 2.10 

Farm Diesel Fuel per gal <1000 gallons 3.73-4.10       3.81      dn 0.24 


Source: USDA-Illinois Dept of Ag Market News Springfield, IL
        Phone:  217-782-4925   In state only toll free 888-458-4787
        www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews

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