/tags/inflation Inflation en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-29/usda-predicts-lower-2024-crop-prices The agriculture department’s annual projections show a slowing economy and lower crop prices for the upcoming year. The USDA also looks ahead to the next decade, showing rising crop yields but a competitive job market. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-29/usda-predicts-lower-2024-crop-prices Kate Grumke /economy-business/2023-11-22/inflation-is-easing-but-consumers-are-still-feeling-it-heading-into-the-holidays Spending from consumers largely held up in the face of concerns of a recession or that it would just drop off, but there’s a limit to how much people are willing to shoulder higher costs. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:44:38 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-22/inflation-is-easing-but-consumers-are-still-feeling-it-heading-into-the-holidays Eric Schmid /2023-08-07/u-s-farmers-are-facing-a-tough-economy-lower-crop-prices-and-higher-interest-rates A slowdown in the agricultural industry is "going to put a strain on farmers." But analysts say the rural economy in the Midwest and Great Plains is still doing well. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:00:00 GMT /2023-08-07/u-s-farmers-are-facing-a-tough-economy-lower-crop-prices-and-higher-interest-rates Eva Tesfaye /education/2023-06-29/missouri-school-boards-request-commission-to-adjust-funding-formula-for-inflation The state’s funding for school districts has remained relatively unchanged as inflation sped up in the past decade. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:56:30 GMT /education/2023-06-29/missouri-school-boards-request-commission-to-adjust-funding-formula-for-inflation Annelise Hanshaw /economy-business/2023-03-21/underused-loan-programs-in-missouri-could-help-farmers-fight-inflation Increased limits on a loan program for new farmers and expanded tax credits for small farmers could help producers as inflation continues, but more could be taking advantage of the opportunities. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-03-21/underused-loan-programs-in-missouri-could-help-farmers-fight-inflation Jonathan Ahl /economy-business/2023-03-01/the-federal-government-isnt-actually-measuring-how-inflation-is-hurting-rural-america The consumer price index is widely used by Americans to determine inflation, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics only surveys counties that include a metro or micropolitan area. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:20:05 GMT /economy-business/2023-03-01/the-federal-government-isnt-actually-measuring-how-inflation-is-hurting-rural-america Will Bauer /economy-business/2022-12-21/st-louis-pet-shelters-are-full Local shelters are overwhelmed and at capacity. Inflation and evictions this year are increasing the number of pet surrenders. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2022-12-21/st-louis-pet-shelters-are-full Britny Cordera /economy-business/2022-11-21/thanksgiving-dinner-will-cost-more-this-year-due-to-inflation-and-a-virus-that-impacts-turkeys Surveys say the price of Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, is up this year. Economists attribute the price increase largely to inflation. While experts say there’s no shortage of turkeys, 8 million birds have died or been culled this year because of a viral disease. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:33:10 GMT /economy-business/2022-11-21/thanksgiving-dinner-will-cost-more-this-year-due-to-inflation-and-a-virus-that-impacts-turkeys Katie Peikes /economy-business/2022-08-08/poll-black-native-american-and-latino-families-face-serious-problems-from-inflation Those households are struggling to stay afloat, according to a new poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:07:45 GMT /economy-business/2022-08-08/poll-black-native-american-and-latino-families-face-serious-problems-from-inflation Will Stone /economy-business/2022-07-25/state-fair-season-is-almost-here-many-hope-for-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-attendance While COVID isn’t as big a concern this year, fairs are keeping in place some of the protocols they picked up during the pandemic. At the same time, they are keeping an eye on other threats to crowd levels. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:07:45 GMT /economy-business/2022-07-25/state-fair-season-is-almost-here-many-hope-for-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-attendance Jonathan Ahl