date:Nov 23, 2012
reased only 0.8 percent in September 2012, they are building on the 6.3 percent increase in September 2011.
Commodity grain prices are at record levels because of the 2012 drought in the Midwest, she said. Livestock and dairy producers continue to reduce their herds and, as a result, consumers will see higher prices for meat and dairy products in 2013.
Gasoline prices continue to rise, making trips to the grocery store even more expensive, but other energy prices are lower than a year ago. Al