Prices are $4.00 per bushel for corn and $9.25 per bushel for soybeans. These prices are relatively optimistic compared to 2016 fall delivery bids, which are near $3.70 per bushel for corn and $8.70 per bushel for soybeans. Note that very low prices are not needed to induce the need to cut costs.
The blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat. Most of the uric acid is filtered out by the kidneys and passes out of the body in urine.
Elevated levels of white blood cells may indicate infection and a low red blood cell count (anemia) may indicate bleeding in the GI tract. Urinalysis can be used to detect red or white blood cells in the urine, which can indicate diverticulitis. Liver function tests may be performed to rule out other conditions. When a definitive diagnosis cannot be made on the basis of physical examination and laboratory tests, imaging tests (e.g., x-rays, computed tomography [CT scan], ultrasound) may be performed.