Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Very Little Change In 4th Of July Meal Costs
Very Little Change In 4th Of July Meal Costs
As Americans nationwide gear up to celebrate Independence Day, families planning a cookout celebration should plan to spend about the same as they did last year.
Grocery Inflation Slows to Slowest Pace in Five Years
Grocery Inflation Slows to Slowest Pace in Five Years
Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data.  According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%, its lowest rate since February 2021.  It’...
Japanese Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Fake Meat Production
Japanese Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Fake Meat Production
Researchers in Japan have produced nugget-sized chunks of chicken using animal cells, signaling a breakthrough in lab-grown food production.  Lab-grown or cell-cultivated meat has been around for over a decade, offering an animal-based protein option that does not derive from slaughtered animals.  Previou...