Why is agriculture on the leading edge of America’s business cycle,?

Question

and what does that portend for our economy now?

Answer 1

Like a leech, business has grown and festered in the body of agriculture. These cling-ons suck the hapless shopper dry and double the cost of food. I am a big supporter of keeping it local. Notice how the cost of food has grown in these high fuel price months. It is insidious but the first thing I noticed is that sale prices have all but disappeared and it fools you into thinking nothing has changed. In the cold areas north and south, wait till winter comes. Better buy your sweaters and coats now.

Answer 2

farms grow crops that people take for granted. seeing that operating costs are on the rise, farmers must raise their prices to break even with their costs of farming. everything in the world revolves around agriculture

Answer 3

Everyone likes to eat especially Americans.