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Description: Beef, Australian and New Zealand 85% lean fores, FOB U.S. import price, US cents per pound
Unit: US cents per Pound
Source: International Monetary Fund
See also: Agricultural production statistics
| Month | Value |
| May 2009 | 119.60 |
| Jun 2009 | 122.13 |
| Jul 2009 | 124.00 |
| Aug 2009 | 124.00 |
| Sep 2009 | 124.13 |
| Oct 2009 | 120.50 |
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Linn Group Morning Corn Comment
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Hogs Jump to Five-Month High as Pork Supplies Drop; Cattle Gain
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