Food
Why farmers get 12 cents of every food dollar
The USDA's food dollar series shows the farm share of U.S. food spending sits near record lows, and the split explains a lot about retail prices.
Gabriela Montoya · January 8, 2026
Food: Recipes, Dining and Industry
Food follows production beyond the farm gate into processing, packing, distribution and retail. Coverage includes processor margins, cold chain and logistics costs, private label and supply agreements, food safety compliance, and the demand shifts that change what buyers will contract for next year. For growers selling into these channels.