US Food Prices Are Up 19% In 2014

We are sure the weather is to blame but what happens when pent-up demand (from a frosty east coast emerging from its hibernation) bumps up against a drought-stricken west coast unable to plant to meet that demand? The spot price (not futures speculation-driven) of US Foodstuffs is the best performing asset in 2014 – up a staggering 19%…

..and believe me, me and mine are feeling it.  Milk, fruits and veggies, meat, etc.  These are basic healthy foods that we should beentitled to buy, not just the wealthy.