Food Prices and Global Demand

Economists: We know what cause high food prices
The global surge in food prices is being driven primarily by fundamental market conditions, claim economists in the latest Wall Street Journal forecasting survey.

51% believe demand from China and India was the prime factor in soaring energy prices
41% say demand was the #1 cause for rising food costs
20% blamed supply problems for higher food prices
15% for increasing energy prices

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Grocery Store Wants Your Stimulus Check
It was only a matter of time before a grocery store put two and two together: high food prices and your stimulus check. Winn-Dixie Stores will introduce the "Stretch Your Check" program at its stores in an effort to capitalize on customers' economic stimulus checks. More

Food Bank Says:
Pass Farm Bill for U.S. Hungry
America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization, has written a letter to President Bush, urging Farm Bill passage. More

When Sales Aren’t Sales
Saving money at the grocery store can be as easy as stumbling onto a great sale. But buyer beware! Take advantage of sales… and there are always ways just to “get taken.” More

President: Food Aid Will
Help Fight World Hunger
President Bush asked Congress to approve $770 million in new global food aid for the coming fiscal year, the centerpiece of an evolving administration response to a crisis that has sparked increased violence and hunger around the world. More

Radio Spots Tackle Food Price Myths
Keep your radios tuned for the facts! Illinois Farm Bureau has released five new spots. Take a listen.

Food & Blamin’ – This 30-second spots discusses the many reasons for higher food prices.
Food & Truckin’ – This spot explores the rising diesel cost.
Food & Freezin’ – Blizzards and droughts take center stage in this commercial.
Food & Farmin’ – This spot talks about the farmer’s share in a box of cereal.
Food & Scaremongerin’ – This ad tackles the ethanol myth, straight on.

Why Read About Food Prices?
Watch a video instead. Catch this news story about ethanol and the price of food. More