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Farmers, in particular those producing grain, are struggling, thanks mostly to low commodity prices amid a global grain glut.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said pizza, unlike coffee, is a commodity. You guys weighed in.
Food prices have been down all year. Yes, even turkey prices.
A 1935 program authorizes the U.S.D.A's purchase of excess commodities, like eggs.
It's volatile, doesn't offer a yield or dividend and is highly taxed.
What would be the economic effect if Americans wasted less food?
GDP is revised upward for Q4 2015, and looks to gain momentum in 2016 from jobs, housing, and consumer spending.
Falling commodities and an old-fashioned price war are driving down costs.
Swelling inventories, a strong dollar and China's slowdown are to blame.
The Baltic Dry Index tracks the cost of shipping bulk commodities such as iron ore or coal.