June ag price indices indicate losses for some farmers

The USDA’s ag price indices for June were mixed. The index of prices received dipped just 1.2% from May on decreases for corn, market eggs, strawberries, and cantaloupes against increases in cattle, hogs, oranges, and lettuce. The index of prices paid was 0.3% higher as rising costs for feeder pigs, feeder cattle, potash, phosphate, and […]

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