Below is the latest market info from the National Sunflower
Association.  Dry weather in South American has sparked the recent rally
in grains.  Not a bad time to look at your first quarter needs, while
demand is still relatively slow.

Market Comments

New crop sunflower prices increased 10 to 30 cents this
week. The Cargill plant in Fargo is offering $26.55 for cash sunflowers for
October/November delivery. Cargill is expected to announce AOG contracts at a
later date. ADM Enderlin 2012 prices are $26.15 for cash sunflowers and $24.65
with Act of God protection. ADM Goodland 2012 new crop bid is $27.20 for cash
sunflowers and $26.20 with Act of God protection two weeks ago. New crop
confection contracts are also available for 2012; call your local confection
processor. The market will keep a close eye on weather developments in South
America. If the dry conditions persist the market may add in more weather
premium in the weeks ahead. January is the most critical moisture period for
Southern Brazil. February into March is the key period for Argentina.