Prices may decline a little on expectations of imports. Processors may have bought enough to keep plants going during the Lunar New Year and may reduce purchases.

We got a bigger-than-expected decline because offshore production is still down by more than 50 percent and imports were down. The shock of Katrina is still being felt.

Deflation is defined as a general decline in prices, with emphasis on the word 'general.'

Foreign imports, ... are being sold at 25 to 50 percent below Florida prices. They are squeezing Florida producers out of this market.

The current decline in the price of gas is actually consistent with the usual decline of gas prices at this time of year.

A decline of more than 40 cents (a gallon) in gasoline prices this month and the improving job outlook have combined to help restore consumers' confidence.