Commodity prices. (Markets).(Brief Article)(Illustration)

Food Institute Report, The, May, 2003

 
COMMODITY PRICES 
 
(Source: Wall Street Journal) 
 
                                            Week     Week    % Chge. 
                                           Ended    Ended      Last 
                                          May 15    May 8      Year 
 
Steers, Tex.-Okl. avg. cwt.                79.14    77.98       N/A 
Feeder Steers, Okl. Cty., cwt.             92.75    95.38      1.9% 
Hogs, Iowa-S. Minn, live avg., cwt.        58.75    55.13     22.5% 
Hams, 17-20 lbs., Mid-US lb. fob            0.44     0.44      1.1% 
Pork Bellies, Mid. 12-14 lbs., lb.          1.00     0.93     70.9% 
Butter, Chi., Grade AA, lb.                 1.09     1.09     -1.4% 
Eggs, Chi., Large White, doz                0.53     0.53     29.3% 
Coffee, Brazilian, lb....

            
        
    
    	    
                
                
	

		

					 
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