Deeply Rooted: The Rise Of Food And Fertilizer Prices

If you've gone grocery shopping lately, you might've noticed that the bottom line on your receipt is higher than usual. Inflation has affected nearly every corner of life and food is no exception.The price of flour and butter has gone up 14 percent. Meat and fish have risen by 13 percent. And fresh fruits by 10. That's according to a consumer price index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that was released this month. We discuss the rising cost of food, as well as the rising cost of fertilizers needed for farming. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.