The USDA says producers made and paid more in June than in May.

The index of prices received was up 0.9% on the month thanks to higher prices for cattle, hogs, corn, and lettuce, which canceled out lower moves in soybeans, milk, strawberries, and oranges.

The dairy index was down 4.2% from the month before, but up 1.1% on the year, with an all milk price of $18.40 per hundredweight, $.80 less than the previous month, but $.20 more than last year.

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