It’s Back… Bird Flu Returns
In most cases, avian influenza doesn't survive the summer as high temps kill off the virus. That's not the case this year.
Putin Threatens to use Nukes, Activates Reserves
It looks like Russia isn't going to take the recent gains made by Ukraine lying down. Expect the war to lengthen and grow worse.
Disappointing U.S. Harvest Hurts Food Supply
Hot dry weather in the Midwest and drought in the West hurt U.S. crop yields. Combined with the war in Ukraine, food will be tight.
Prices Soaring Everywhere: From Beans In Brazil To Pork In China
Pork is up 22 percent in China from a year ago while beans cost 23 percent more in Brazil as inflation goes global.
Rail Strike Averted
Deals have now been reached with all twelve unions, apparently averting a rail strike. The workers still have to vote.
Inflation in August Higher than Expected
The August CPI was higher than anticipated, as was the reading for core inflation.
Europe May Never Recover from Russian Gas Shutoff
As the high cost of natural gas and electricity shuts down European manufacturing plants, some fear they may never return.
India To Tax Wheat Exports
As floods hit rice production in India and Pakistan, and drought cuts production in the U.S., India raises taxes on rice exports.
Floods from Tropical Storm Kay to Hit California, Possibly Nevada
Hurricane Kay is heading to Southern California. Flooding from hurricanes can be very dangerous and often causes more loss of life than high winds.
33 Reasons the Food Crisis will Grow Worse
Crops losses around the globe are mounting, many caused by drought or flooding. Here's a list of 33.