Things in California could get much worse moving forwad because world food prices have recently reached an 18-month high, driven by several factors affecting global food production and supply chains. Here's an overview of the situation:Global Food Price IncreaseThe United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that world food prices rose to their highest level since April 2023 in October 2024. The FAO's food price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, increased by 2% from September to October, reaching 127.4 points. California's Food Supply and PricesWe should all be expressing concern about future food supply or prices moving forward because it's worth noting that California's agricultural sector has faced challenges in recent years:1. Given California's importance in US agriculture, any significant disruptions to its food production could have broader implications for national food supply and prices.

Source: New York Times November 08, 2024 17:05 UTC