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David L. Ortega
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Food Economist | Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University | Venezuelan 🇻🇪
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Talking turkey prices with my friends at @pbsnews.org 🦃🍂
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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No, Thanksgiving is not 25% cheaper this year.
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Talking #tariffs and food affordability on CBS Evening News. Rolling back some of the #food tariffs helps ease upward pressure, but prices are downward-sticky. Any relief at the grocery store will take time.
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Breaking down what’s behind your rising grocery costs with my friends at PBS NewsHour 🛒📈

🔗 Full segment youtu.be/YqIGSdKn184
October 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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While out in the field for coffee research, I witnessed Kīlauea erupt this weekend. Humbled and amazed.
July 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM