Mastodawn

David L. Ortega Mar 3, 2023

RT @BRNAgNews_MG
Other factors that impact the prices of egg and poultry

Find out more in this #HealthyLiving @brownfield 👇

Other factors that impact the prices of egg and poultry - Brownfield Ag News

It’s no secret that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has had a significant impact on the price of eggs and poultry over the last year. While prices have pulled back some recently, there are still some factors, outside of HPAI that could push prices higher this year. David Ortega is a food economist with Michigan State […]

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David L. Ortega Mar 2, 2023

RT @PolicyPolka
“It’s $3 billion that we’re estimating will be lost nationally for 42 million people who rely on SNAP. And that’s not something that the collective food banks across the US can cover,”

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3878351-snap-cuts-could-lead-to-hunger-cliff-experts-fear/

SNAP cuts could lead to ‘hunger cliff,’ experts fear

A pandemic-related boost in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has now been cut in every state, meaning millions of Americans are faced with figuring out new ways to put food on the table. For Natalie Sharp, a 35-year-old part-time Pilates instructor, and her partner, that means stocking up on nonperishable food items like dry beans, pasta and canned tomatoes as well as visiting food pantries near their…

The Hill

David L. Ortega Mar 1, 2023

RT @wpr
"Just about every food category has experienced price increases over the past year," said David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University. https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-grocery-stores-restaurants-food-prices-10-higher-inflation

From grocery store shelves to restaurant menus, food prices 10 percent higher than a year ago

Industry leader says restaurants are "surviving on a shoestring" as they try not to pass too much of the higher food prices and labor costs on to customers.

Wisconsin Public Radio

David L. Ortega Feb 26, 2023

Skyrocketing #egg prices are not a uniquely American phenomenon.

Japan 🇯🇵 has seen egg 🥚prices rise 81% over the past year. Their industry has also been affected by the bird flu as well as🔺feed and labor costs. #eggflation

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Food-Beverage/Japan-egg-prices-surge-on-bird-flu-costs-of-feed-and-labor

Japan egg prices surge on bird flu, costs of feed and labor

Beef bowls, mayonnaise get more expensive; Taiwan, Philippines also affected

Nikkei Asia

David L. Ortega Feb 25, 2023

Despite increasing 🔺food prices, consumer spending on #food continues to outpace pre-pandemic levels — even after accounting for #inflation — both at the grocery store 🛒 and at restaurants 🍽️

David L. Ortega Feb 25, 2023

RT @HorsleyScott
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy - https://www.npr.org/2023/02/25/1159284378/economy-inflation-recession-consumer-spending-interest-rates

David L. Ortega Feb 23, 2023

RT @BRNAgNews_MG
When it comes to #protein, even at these elevated prices #Eggs remain a value buy for consumers

Find out more in this #HealthyLiving on @brownfield featuring @dlortega 👇

https://bit.ly/3Zhy5O5

Eggs remain a value buy - Brownfield Ag News

Yes, egg prices have been on the rise. And while there are signs prices could pull back some in the near future, a food economist says they still are a good buy for consumers at the grocery store. David Ortega is with Michigan State University AUDIO: Healthy Living on the value of eggs

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David L. Ortega Feb 23, 2023

RT @ZachRutledge76
It was a great honor to be able to speak with @USDA @SecVilsack today about the labor challenges facing our ag sector. I hope the session was informative and that we can work towards labor solutions that help us maintain a sustainable supply of domestically-produced food. https://twitter.com/dlortega/status/1628763808951947264

David L. Ortega on Twitter

“My colleague and @MSUAFRE faculty member @ZachRutledge76 speaking with @USDA @SecVilsack on US farm labor shortages and challenges for US agriculture #AgOutlook23”

Twitter

David L. Ortega Feb 23, 2023

My colleague and @MSUAFRE faculty member @ZachRutledge76 speaking with @USDA @SecVilsack on US farm labor shortages and challenges for US agriculture #AgOutlook23

David L. Ortega Feb 21, 2023

RT @BRNAgNews_MG
The price of whole #eggs is also impacting the price of a lot of other foods found in the grocery store

@dlortega shares some details in this #HealthyLiving on @brownfield

Check it out 👇
https://bit.ly/3YPxOlP

How eggs impact the price of everything - Brownfield Ag News

Consumers continue to feel the pinch at the grocery store as the price of everything continues to be more expensive. The price of eggs in particular has been one of the top trending stories recently. And yes, whole eggs are expensive, but Michigan State University food economist David Ortega says the price of everything that […]

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