CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Southeastern Missouri crop and dairy farmers are reporting a tough fall.
Dairy farmers have struggled with prices, while weather has affected other crops.
Oak Ridge Dairy producer John Schoen reports a 35 percent decline in profits compared to October 2008.
According to the Missouri Farm Bureau's study of 16 staple food items, the grocery-store price for a gallon of whole milk decreased 82 cents from last year.
Farmers report cutting back on capital expenditures.
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Information from: Southeast Missourian, http://www.semissourian.com
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