An Interesting comparison compiled by ACGA

Bureau County IL Oil
(Barrel)
Corn
(Bushel)
Soybeans
(Bushel)
Bushels of Corn
To
Buy A Barrel of Oil
Bushels of Soybeans To
Buy A Barrel of Oil
First week of April 2004 $33.00 $3.09 $10.34 10.68 3.19
First week of April 2005 $58.00 $1.85 $5.88 31.35 9.86
Percent Decrease 75.76% -40.13% -43.13% 193.56% 209.07%