The months-long rise in food prices has finally shown signs of cooling. Inflation hit 7.7% in October compared to a year ago, down from 8.2% in September, the government said Read more
Tag: Livestock Farming
New Zealand floats first-of-its-kind climate tax on livestock flatulence
New Zealand’s government this week proposed taxing the greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals. It’s the first time that an actual tax has been suggested, though scientists have been working Read more
Butter prices are at an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows
You may believe it’s butter, but you may not believe the price. Butter prices are at an all-time high. One pound of butter cost $4.70 on average in August, compared Read more
Butter prices are at an all-time high — partly because extreme heat is taking a toll on dairy cows
You may believe it’s butter, but you may not believe the price. Butter prices are at an all-time high. One pound of butter cost $4.70 on average in August, compared Read more
Cal-Maine says avian flu could continue to hit egg supplies after this year
Shares of Cal-Maine Foods Inc. edged lower in the extended session Tuesday after the largest U.S. egg producer and distributor reported mixed quarterly results and warned that the avian flu Read more
Why egg prices are sizzling, and when they could cool off
Why are eggs so expensive now? Grocery prices continued to soar in July despite slower inflation overall, and eggs were among the foods experiencing the biggest increases. The average price Read more