June USDA price indices mixed

Farmers made more and paid a little less in June. The USDA says the index of prices received climbed 2.5% from May as gains in market eggs, lettuce, strawberries, and broccoli mostly canceled out losses in broilers, hay, tomatoes, and peaches. The dairy index for June 2024 was up 3.6% from May and 28% from […]

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