Food Prices & Inflation
A new CoBank report says higher food prices continue influencing consumer spending and the broader agricultural economy.
Higher beef prices continue to support food inflation, while egg prices have fallen as production rebounds.
SNAP continued to account for the largest share of food assistance spending as participation and overall program costs increased.
USDA says states with higher SNAP payment error rates could face new financial responsibility under recently approved reforms.
The American Farm Bureau Federation says higher grocery prices are not translating into a larger share of the food dollar for farmers.
Senator Deb Fischer joins us to discuss Farm Bill priorities, Prop-12, year-round E15 legislation, and support for American agriculture.
Analysts say strong diesel exports and lower global inventories could keep fuel prices elevated even as crude oil declines.
States exceeding the 6 percent error-rate threshold must submit plans to USDA outlining how they will reduce payment errors.
Trump Administration moving to ensure state waste comes with consequences
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum joins to discuss Fourth of July cookout costs, food price trends, factors contributing to higher grocery bills, and the relationship between consumer food prices and farm income.