Tag: Shortages
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.
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.
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.
We Are Reaching our Limit
Americans have always aimed to exceed our limits, but now we are being constrained. That can't last. Time to change course.
Recession Road Trip Report and Sam’s Club Visit
While gas prices may be dropping, the price of everything else seems to be rising. On our recent road trip, costs were up 17 to 87 percent.
Food Banks Report Record Demand, Record Shortages
Food banks in states across America are reporting record demand and are even running out of food.
Last Minute, Inexpensive Food Preps
It is still possible to add food to your prepper pantry without costing you an arm and a let. Here are some examples and suggestions.
It’s Summer; Time to Prepare a Winter Without Gas
Whether you live in an urban apartment building or a cabin in the wilderness, this is the time to prep to survive a winter with power outages and expensive heat
Record Diesel Prices are Crushing Farmers
The crushing reality of record diesel fuel prices is pushing farmers to the brink and may affect food availability.
Largest Pork Company in the US Shuts Down California Plant
Fewer pigs, a low-cost source of protein, will be butchered once Smithfield shuts down their California processing plant to due high costs.