The Drought’s Impact on Food Truck Food Prices

Despite the warnings that last summer’s historic drought would drive up the cost of food, prices rose only 2.6 percent in 2012, down from 3.7 percent growth in 2011, according to the USDA. Inflation slowed More...

Corn Prices Hit Record High

Corn prices raced to a record high Monday as the hot, dry summer relentlessly pounded crops across much of the country. Corn for September delivery gained 21.5 cents, or 2.7 percent, to end at $8.20 per bushel, More...

USDA says Drought will Push Food Prices Up 3-4%

The drought gripping more than half the country is a major reason why consumers can expect to pay 3 percent to 4 percent more for groceries next year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. Milk, eggs, More...