23 Apr 2008
Price Volatility Adds to Worry On U.S. Farms

I'm not sure I understand what the problem is here: I've read alot about this in the past couple of days, and I just don't get it. Anybody care to try and explain?

Wild swings in crop futures are damaging mechanisms that are supposed to cushion the jolts of farming.

(link) [New York Times]

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