Chicken Little is an Increasingly Rare Bird
Production of boiler chickens (those raised for their meat, not eggs) in the US has grown from just over 10 billion in 1970 to nearly 60 billion pounds in 2021. Additionally, the…
Drought and the Price of Rice in Italy
Image by Pascvii from Pixabay Northern Italy is in the midst of a severe drought. The region is home to the Po River, which flows from the Alps to the…
The Guac is Going to be Extra
Photo by Isabella and Zsa Fischer on Unsplash.com The US has announced it is suspending all imports of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. At the heart of the…
Onion Recall Across the US
The FDA has announced a recall of fresh whole onions as a result of a salmonella outbreak. The onions, imported from Chihuahua, Mexico have been traced to as many as…
Timber! Lumber Prices are Falling
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the average price level for consumers rose 5.4% over the past year. While some are expressing concern over rising inflation…
Gaming the System: Arbitrage in the PS5 Console Market
Gamers looking to get their hands on the new PlayStation 5 console will be disappointed if they try to find one at a retail store. Within days of its release,…
Rockets’ Red Glare
As many communities canceled Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows, more Americans chose to celebrate at home. This shift from public celebration to private parties led to a significant…