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USDA Reports Low Food Price Inflation In 2024
USDA Reports Low Food Price Inflation In 2024
USDA Reports Low Food Price Inflation In 2024
The smallest yearly hike in grocery store food prices in six years.  That, according to the USDA, is what 2024 has given food shoppers with prices up this year by only 1.2%.   “Lower than the average over the past 20 years, which has been an average of 2.7% per year," said U...
FTC to Study High Food Prices
FTC to Study High Food Prices
FTC to Study High Food Prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will look into why grocery prices are still high despite falling costs for retailers.  FTC Chair Lina Khan made the announcement during a public meeting with officials from the Justice Department on pricing practices. Whe...
USDA Announces Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Organizations
USDA Announces Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Organizations
USDA Announces Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Organizations
The Department of Agriculture this week announced 15 organizations to receive funding through the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program.   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, "The grant recipients today will help us provide relief payments to workers across the country who kept food moving to our families during an especially challenging time." ...
Will Food Prices Hikes Slowdown?
Will Food Prices Hikes Slowdown?
Will Food Prices Hikes Slowdown?
By the time the year is over, how much more will we have paid at the local grocery store for our foods?   The forecast, according to Matt MacLachlan, is for a 10%-11% year over year increase.  MacLachlan tracks food prices for the USDA, and he notes the increase in prices may slow significantly in the final quarter of the year, thanks to what we saw happen in July; with declines in energy prices,
Potatoes USA: Consumer Habits
Potatoes USA: Consumer Habits
Potatoes USA: Consumer Habits
Kayla Dome talks about about current consumer habits and how they've changed at the grocery store. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com