> Actually, a lower dollar means we export more, making our corn & soybeans look like a good buy to other countries.
Exactly. Commodities have been going up because of dollar devaluation specifically the "quantitative easing" measure that we've been hearing about. No matter what the dollar is worth, commodities have a real value that does not change with currency values. The only exception to this is speculation driving the price creating an artificial bubble. So either we're in an across-the-board commodity bubble, or the federal reserve bank finally managed to devalue the dollar a bit (which is their goal right now). If commodity prices hold close to what they're at now for an extended period, the fed's move will be a success. If they drop back down to early 2010 prices, it will be a failure. I think it's mostly depends on if other countries attempt to devalue their own currencies to follow suit.
See this chart for a good idea of what's happened with commodities so far this year.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - History of the Nuffield Tractor - by Anthony West. The Nuffield tractor story started in early 1945. The British government still reeling from the effects of the war on the economy, approached the Nuffield organization to see if they would design and build an "ALL NEW" British built wheeled tractor, suitable for both British and world farming.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Oliver 550 Diesel runs like a watch three point hitch pto engine gone threw about two hundred hours ago nice clean tractor
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.