food prices

Americans’ understanding of food prices shaped in part by politics

The agriculture department’s annual projections show a slowing economy and lower crop prices for the upcoming year. The USDA also looks ahead to the next decade, showing rising crop yields but a competitive job market.

The nation's corn and soybean farmers are on track to produce record crops this year as a mild summer has provided optimum growing conditions.The U.S.…

Food prices are up, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture isn’t forecasting a drastic surge. In spite of price spikes in the meat aisle, grocery prices…