Farm prices rise 2 percent in April as meat costs jump
UPI reports Agriculture Department data show raw farm prices up 2 percent for the month ending April 15 led by meat animal price increases. Producers' costs held steady, with returns at 72 percent of parity, while wheat and corn declined and milk eased from fall peaks. Beef cattle averaged 37.90 per cwt and lambs set a new high, with soybeans and potatoes also changing from March levels.
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Fighting continues in Beirut delaying Lebanon election
Heavy fighting and extremist opposition forced parliament to postpone the vote for a new president. Kamal Jumblatt demanded postponement to pressure reform, with 61 of 98 deputies supporting the delay. Around Villa Esseily, 200 Syrian backed troops reinforced the area as clashes raged. At least 20 dead and 36 wounded in the past 24 hours.
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