The USDA says most producers made less and paid more in January than in December.

The index of prices received fell 1.4% with a 3.1% decrease in the crop index cancelling out a 0.9% increase for the livestock index, as losses in milk, broilers, cauliflower, and broccoli offsetting gains in corn, soybeans, market eggs, and celery.

The dairy index for January fell by 5.3% from December and 11% from January 2020, with the all milk price at $17.50, a loss of $1.00 on the month and $2.10 on the year.

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