Price data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price series. Monthly, not seasonally adjusted. National averages. Buy signals combine price level (vs. 12-month average) with momentum (90-day vs. 180-day moving average crossover). Trend arrows show short-term price direction. "Best months" derived from multi-year seasonal patterns. 🌱 Peak local season windows based on USDA Seasonal Produce Guide, split by northern/southern US regions. News headlines via Google News RSS.
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