Food
Why egg prices swing harder than almost any food
Avian influenza, a fixed-size laying flock, and stubborn demand make the egg market one of the most volatile corners of the grocery cart.
Gabriela Montoya · January 31, 2026
Food: Recipes, Dining and Industry
Food follows production beyond the farm gate into processing, packing, distribution and retail. Coverage includes processor margins, cold chain and logistics costs, private label and supply agreements, food safety compliance, and the demand shifts that change what buyers will contract for next year. For growers selling into these channels.
Food
Why farmers get 12 cents of every food dollar
The USDA's food dollar series shows the farm share of U.S. food spending sits near record lows, and the split explains a lot about retail prices.
Gabriela Montoya · January 8, 2026