FARMERS AND FOOD PRICES REPORT 2026

• Farmers are receiving a shrinking share of the food dollar, with declines across more than half of the food products tracked—despite high grocery prices. 
   
• Commodity prices are not driving food inflation—the report shows a persistent disconnect between farm-level prices and what consumers pay at the store. 
   
• Both producers and consumers are under pressure, with farmers facing rising input costs while grocery prices remain elevated across the supply chain.           

• Transparency in the food system remains a key issue, with APAS continuing to call for better insights into where costs accumulate between the farm gate and retail.