The cost of food for this year’s Independence Day celebration will be considerably higher according to the American Farm Bureau’s Market Basket survey.
AFBF’s Brent Nelson says the annual survey compiled data from all fifty states.
click to download audioNelson says the increase in cost is significant.
click to download audioHe adds a couple of items showed the largest jump in price.
click to download audioBrent Nelson says the American Farm Bureau Market Basket survey also found some July 4th cookout items that decreased in price.
click to download audioHe says the record prices are causing concern for consumers.
click to download audioThe American Farm Bureau Market Basket survey was conducted by members in every state and in Puerto Rico.
