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USDA Food Prices Moved Up In December
USDA Food Prices Moved Up In December
USDA Food Prices Moved Up In December
According to the latest USDA Food Prices Outlook, food prices moved higher, both month-over-month and year-over-year.   "For all food prices increased by .2% in December and they were 2.5% higher than they were in December of 2023,” noted USDA economist Megan Sweitzer.  She added, when co...
Newhouse: DC Can Do A Lot To Help NW Farmers
Newhouse: DC Can Do A Lot To Help NW Farmers
Newhouse: DC Can Do A Lot To Help NW Farmers
Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse says now is a challenging time in farm country.  He said there are many things Washington D.C. can do to help growers and producers in this corner of the country.  Newhouse, a member of the House Ag Committee, said the farming industry is in desperate need of ag labor reform.   “And though the ...
Egg Prices are Projected to Drop 30% This Year
Egg Prices are Projected to Drop 30% This Year
Egg Prices are Projected to Drop 30% This Year
The price of eggs is projected to fall dramatically after reaching record-high levels over several months.  The USDA said those prices should fall back to typical levels this year, provided the U.S. doesn’t see a rebound in highly pathogenic avian influenza cases in 2023.  The Bureau of...
Food Prices Outpacing Inflation
Food Prices Outpacing Inflation
Food Prices Outpacing Inflation
You may have noticed, while general inflationary numbers eased a bit last month, food prices continued their steady march higher in December.  General inflation slowed in December to 6.5% a year, down slightly from the 7% reported in November.  But USD...

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