Farm prices received up in March

Farmers made more in March while paying steady money.

The USDA’s index of prices received was 1.3% higher than in February, supported by gains in cattle, hogs, broilers, and market eggs which were enough to overcome losses in corn, soybeans, milk and chickens.

The dairy index was down 2.3% from the previous month and 18% from last year, with an all milk price of $21.10 per hundredweight, a decline of $0.50 on the month and $4.50 on the year.

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