Consumer Price Index
USDA forecasts wide price differences across grocery categories in 2026.
Beef and veal prices are projected to rise more than three times as fast as overall food prices.
USDA expects overall food prices to rise 2.9% in 2026, near the 20-year historical average.
A community survey found strong demand for fresh produce, meat and locally sourced products.
Research shows poultry taking a larger share of food spending among lower-income single-person households.
Frost damage and slower production are putting pressure on this year’s pepper crop.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi discusses the Farm Bill and the issues she expects lawmakers to address as the legislation moves forward.
For farmers and other rural borrowers, the rate increase could mean higher borrowing costs, particularly for variable-rate operating loans.
August data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics show continued inflationary pressure, with energy and transportation costs playing a significant role in both consumer and producer prices.