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What is feeding food inflation? How is the world reacting to rising prices?

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Want the real story about food inflation? We've got you covered. Purdue University’s Head of Agricultural Economics Jayson Lusk breaks down what is happening with rising food prices. Who’s to blame and when will it end!? And at the end of the show? How do you like them apples?

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