Why vegetables are getting pricier this winter

1 big thing
1 big thing
Episode • Dec 15, 2022 • 11m

Maybe you’ve noticed the big jump in the price of vegetables lately – 38% in November compared to October, according to new government data. Arizona farmers provide most of our leafy greens from November to March - but this winter, production could get worse because of drought in the Colorado River.

  • Plus, what that means for child hunger in the US.
  • And, we’re making you smarter about Sunday’s World Cup final.

Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, University of Arizona’s Paul Brierley and Share Our Strength’s Lisa Davis.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go Deeper: