Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water supply and food prices

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/drought-sparks-fears-about-wildfires-water-supply-and-food-prices/

Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water supply and food prices

Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.

SNAP Benefits Update: Thousands Get Major Food Option Boost

A new temporary waiver has been approved for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients, which will expand food options. The change, passed by the Hawaii Department of Human Services and approved by the U…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2604926/snap-benefits-update-thousands-get-major-food-option-boost/

The Strait of Hormuz closure is disrupting fertilizer supplies ahead of spring planting, threatening to raise food prices globally.

https://lifebriefly.news/how-the-strait-of-hormuz-closure-is-quietly-threatening-your-grocery-bill

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Eastern Ontario farmers brace for rising costs from U.S.-Iran war
Farmers in eastern Ontario are warning that rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the U.S.-Iran war could soon drive up the price of locally grown food.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-farmers-fertilizer-iran-9.7162247?cmp=rss
Haiti: High fuel, food prices pile new pressure on families http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TS3zb4 #Haiti #FuelPrices #FoodPrices #CostOfLiving #EconomicCrisis
Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries
At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-food-suppliers-fuel-surcharges-grocery-prices-9.7163942?cmp=rss
Eastern Ontario farmers brace for rising costs from U.S.-Iran war
Farmers in eastern Ontario are warning that rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the U.S.-Iran war could soon drive up the price of locally grown food.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-farmers-fertilizer-iran-9.7162247?cmp=rss
Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries
At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-food-suppliers-fuel-surcharges-grocery-prices-9.7163942?cmp=rss
Eastern Ontario farmers brace for rising costs from U.S.-Iran war
Farmers in eastern Ontario are warning that rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the U.S.-Iran war could soon drive up the price of locally grown food.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-farmers-fertilizer-iran-9.7162247?cmp=rss
Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries
At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-food-suppliers-fuel-surcharges-grocery-prices-9.7163942?cmp=rss