Rising Corn Prices Will Soon Mean Fatter Meat Prices

The price of corn has shot up 8% during the week of Oct. 11 alone, bringing the total rise to close to 50% in the last three months. As farmers cull herds to save feed costs, meat supplies will shrink — and the price of hambur…

Meat Prices Highest Since 1980s – and Still Rising

The burger or bacon you put on your plate is likely at its most expensive since the 1980s, and it’s only going to get pricier.

The surging price of corn futures – which allow farmers to lock in the price of the grain for an extended period – means fe…

Local Food Movement Gives Small Farms a Big Boost

The locavore, or local food, movement is gaining momentum, driven in part by increasing awareness about the importance of quality food. Nationwide, small, local farms have tapped into a growing market by selling meat and produc…