The Department of Agriculture releases the index of prices received by farmers at the end of the month for the current month. It reflects changes through the middle of the month. The index is not adjusted for seasonal variation. It includes crop prices and livestock & product prices. Analysts monitor farm prices in order to see early warnings of inflation or deflationary pressures in the economy. Why Investors Care
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Highlights
May all farm products index of prices received by farmers increased 3 percent. The crop Index increased 2.1 percent while livestock index was up 3.9 percent. Producers received higher commodity prices for milk, hogs, hay, and broilers. Lower prices were received for lettuce, cattle, broccoli, and cauliflower.
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