The OP was written – or at least cut and pasted – by a spammer promoting a news website, but I’m leaving the thread open as potentially interesting.
twickster, MPSIMS moderator
Possibly more suited to Cafe Society, as food prices, and even shortages, are where most Dopers will see the effects. Sweet corn is currently two ears for a dollar, and the midwest crop is not looking good.
(Or there’s Great Debates:
A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny)