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Farming Costs in the U.S. Up Versus Last MonthWASHINGTON - Jan 31/08 - SNS -- The January Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW) is 168% of the 1990-92 average, judging from today's USDA data. The index is up 3 points (1.8%) from December and 13 points (8.4%) above January 2007. This is a record high for the index. Higher prices in January for cash rent, taxes, and other farm services more than offset the decline in diesel fuel, feeder cattle, and hay & forages. The January Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW) at 168 (1990-92=100), is up 1.8% from December 2007 and up 8.4% from January 2007. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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