The burger or bacon you put on your plate is likely at its most expensive since the 1980s, and it’s only going to get pricier.
The surging price of corn futures – which allow farmers to lock in the price of the grain for an extended period – means few farmers are expanding their herds, Bloomberg News reported. Meat prices have risen 14% this year, driving up U.S. retail costs, and the rally is not…
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Meat Prices Highest Since 1980s – and Still Rising originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:25:00.
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