U.S. farmers made and paid a little bit more in March than February.
The USDA says the index of prices received by farmers was up 1.5% as gains by cattle, hogs, broilers, and lettuce against losses in wheat, market eggs, oranges, and strawberries.
The dairy index for March 2024 was 0.5% higher than in February, but 1.4% lower than in March 2023, with an all milk price of $20.70 per hundredweight, up $.10 on the month, but down $.30 on the year.
