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U.S. On-Farm Prices Down Versus Last YearWASHINGTON - Jun 29/09 - SNS -- The preliminary All Farm Products Index of Prices Received by Farmers in June, at 135%, based on 1990-92=100, increased 5 points (3.8%) from May, judging from the current USDA report. The Crop Index is up 12 points (8.0%) but the Livestock Index decreased 1 point (0.9%). Producers received higher prices for tomatoes, soybeans, broilers, and cantaloups and lower prices for cattle, strawberries, milk, and hay. In addition to prices, the overall index is also affected by the seasonal change based on a 3-year average mix of commodities producers sell. Increased monthly marketings of wheat, grapes, hay, and cantaloups offset decreased marketings of tomatoes, oranges, strawberries, and sweet corn. The preliminary All Farm Products Index is down 23 points (15%) from June 2008. The Food Commodities Index, at 133, increased 7 points (5.6%) from a month ago but decreased 22 points (14%) from June 2008. The June Index of Prices Paid for Commodities and Services, Interest, Taxes, and Farm Wage Rates (PPITW) is 179% of the 1990-92 average. The index is up 1 point (0.6%) from May but 8 points (4.3%) below June 2008. Higher prices in June for diesel, complete feeds, gasoline, and LP gas more than offset lower prices for feeder pigs, feeder cattle, hay & forages, and mixed fertilizer. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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