Illinois farmer warns increased costs make its way down the food chain – FOX Business
In December, food prices have also climbed 6.3% over the year and .5% from the month before. The price of meats, poultry, fish and eggs soared 12.5% compared to the year prior and fruits and vegetables increased by 5%. Dried beans, peas and lentils shot up 8.1% compared to the same time last year. Illinois farmer Evan Hutline expects rising inflation to stick around for at least another year.