Behind the Commodity Price Increases
(May 8, 2008)
ERS offers a range of resources that address global and domestic factors in food commodity price increases, forecast retail food prices, and examine impacts on developing countries.

The Organic Handling Sector
(May 6, 2008)
ERS surveyed certified organic manufacturers, processors, and distributors in the United States to collect information on basic characteristics of the sector, as well as its marketing and procurement practices.
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Global Factors in Food Price Surge
(May 1, 2008)
World market prices for major food commodities such as grains and vegetable oils have risen sharply to historic highs over the last 2 years. ERS examines the factors contributing to the price runup.

Food Price Outlook, 2008
(Apr. 25, 2008)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all food is expected to rise by 4 to 5 percent in 2008. Each month, ERS updates its forecasts on changes in the food CPI.

Ag Trade Boosts U.S. Economy
(Apr. 18, 2008)
U.S. agricultural trade generates employment, income, and purchasing power in both the farm and nonfarm sectors. Among the findings: In 2006, full-time civilian jobs related to agricultural exports totaled 841,000.