In 2024, all food prices rose 2.3%, grocery prices were up 1.2%, and restaurant prices increased 4.1%. Minnesota reports first 2025 HPAI case in dairy herdA Stearns County dairy farm has been quarantined after testing positive for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI, marking Minnesota’s first confirmed dairy herd infection of 2025. USDA reports on US dairy industryUS dairy prices have experienced fluctuations over the past few months, with some products seeing significant declines. Milk prices: USDA revised its 2025 milk price forecasts downward. DRY PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHTS: Bears continue to reign among some staples in dry dairy ingredients in the United States.