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California Among States in DOJ Egg Price Settlement
California Ag Today
Proposed federal antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that helped influence wholesale egg prices.
DOJ Settlement Puts Egg Prices Back in the Spotlight
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proposed antitrust settlements allege three egg producers coordinated bids that influenced wholesale egg prices during the record price run-up.
Newsom Spotlights Agriculture Efforts
California Ag Today
The governor pointed to expanded farm-to-family programs as he addressed challenges tied to the ongoing war.
Egg Prices Crack Back Down
Southeast Regional Ag News
After last year’s surge, egg prices have dropped sharply as production rebounds.
California’s Thanksgiving Price Gap
California Ag Today
A Farm Bureau review shows the state’s Thanksgiving staples running higher than national and regional averages.
Southern Thanksgiving Costs Ease, Thanks to Our Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new look at Thanksgiving prices highlights both savings for Southern families and the steady resilience of the region’s farmers.
Food Waste and Costs Climb After July Fourth Cookouts
California Ag Today
Americans were projected to toss 126 million pounds of food after Independence Day—at a record-high cost.
Cookout Costs Cool Off Slightly in California
California Ag Today
Beef prices hit new highs, but overall Fourth of July grocery bills are lower than last year across the West.
Southeast Grillers Get a Break on Fourth of July Costs
Southeast Regional Ag News
While beef prices climb, pork and produce keep holiday grocery bills in check across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Agriculture and the Presidential Campaign
California Ag Today
As the presidential campaign heats up, so does the reaction to everything said by the candidates. Today we’re focused on the Democratic ticket where recent political rhetoric blamed the meat and poultry industry for rising meat prices.
Consumer Spending Habits See Shift
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite elevated food prices, Americans bump up spending on food outside of the home.
Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
Southeast Regional Ag News
Global commodity prices are expected to drop this year at the fastest clip since the beginning of COVID-19.
Weaponizing Food
Southeast Regional Ag News
Russia’s war in Ukraine, which started one year ago, has impacted food security and increased food inflation.
Food Prices Outpace General Inflation
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA Economist Matt MacLachlan says food prices rose nearly 10.5% in December and gives his 2023 projections.
Possible Recession & Out-Of-Position Grain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Randy Blach, CattleFax CEO, discusses issues facing a shrinking U.S. cattle herd.
Ringing in the Holidays with Record Turkey & Egg Prices
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fall is here with Thanksgiving around the corner. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says you’re going to notice higher prices for turkey and eggs.
Rising Food Prices Haven’t Trickled Down to the Farmer
California Ag Today
The USDA’s Economic Research Service says the Consumer Price Index for all food rose one percent from January to February. Food prices in February were 7.9 percent higher than in February 2021. Scott Brown, an associate extension professor of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri, says while food prices have gone up, farmers aren’t getting an increasing share of the food dollar.
Are Higher Food Price Impacting Consumer Demand?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Gone to the grocery store lately? Food prices are up and climbing. Dr. Scott Brown discusses consumer demand.
Food Prices on the Rise… Again
California Ag Today
The most recent Consumer Price Index in February shows food prices rose 7.9 percent during the month. Scott Brown, an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri Extension Service, says several factors are pushing prices higher.
Food Prices Below Overall Inflation In 2021
Southeast Regional Ag News
Overall, food prices increased by an average of 3.9 percent last year compared to 2020. That number represents the highest annual increase since 2008.