According to Money Magazine, most recessions are pretty short. Of the 10 recessions since World War II, only two lasted more than a year – in the mid-1970s and the early '80s.

So if our nation slides into a recession, we’ll hopefully bounce back relatively soon... and with more power.

More power? How?
While the weak dollar is bad for many aspects of our economy, it is good for U.S. exports to other countries. Take farming for instance. Thanks to American farm families (99% of U.S. farms are family-owned), agriculture is America’s #1 exporter. It is one of the few industries that exports more than it imports. Plus, agriculture generates 20% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. Yes, that’s 1/5th of the GDP! What’s good for agriculture is good for the American economy.

While the dollar is weak, foreign countries, such as China and India, are buying – and getting accustomed to – American foods. As the dollar gets stronger again, these countries will continue to buy this food, thus making this branch of U.S. exports stronger than ever before. That will help the entire American economy.

“Strengthen” Your Grocery Dollar
Until this perfect storm of food prices passes, your grocery dollar probably feels as weak as the U.S. dollar. But there is something you can do to cut your grocery bill with tried and true methods. Learn more.