R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: LaHood sponsors broadband boost
— July 3, 2023After a week of much-needed rainfall, crop-busting derecho winds and other weather calamities, we have a look at the scope of last week’s Canadian wildfire crisis. Could there be…
Tag: Food prices
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Study: Food prices outpacing inflation
— January 31, 2023This week’s farm and rural news roundup is led with a report on the Biden administration’s recent rejection of Mexico’s biotech corn compromise, and a study on how food prices…
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Freight costs contributing to higher food prices
— June 26, 2022U.S. consumers are paying for record fuel prices in more ways than each time they fill up their personal vehicles or machinery. Freight and distribution costs have skyrocketed due in…
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Reducing waste is one solution to food price spikes
— May 8, 2022Consumers should think twice before throwing out those last few pieces of bread, lightly bruised fruit or milk barely beyond its sell-by date. Food waste and loss is a key contributor…
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Demand for beef, pork expected to grow
— October 16, 2022Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, believes plant-based meat will have its place in the market for years to come. But it certainly doesn’t appear to be a major…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Avocado tuna stack is perfect summer meal
— June 23, 2022With food prices rising across the board, it’s nice to see that (so far) the price of canned tuna remains affordable. In fact, I bet you have a can or two in your pantry right now….
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Survey shows Independence Day cookout costs remain stable
— July 2, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. – Go ahead and make it a double cheeseburger this Fourth of July. Each of those patties will cost you less than it would have a year ago, according to American Farm…
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