Middle East conflict could drive higher food prices, economist says

An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have lasting ripple effects throughout the entire food supply chain. Ken Foster with Purdue University says labor, transportation, and energy disruptions are driving broader price increases. “It’s affecting almost the whole food dollar,” he says. “It’s having impacts at the farm level through […]

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