The cost will depend on the type of tomato, where you’re purchasing it from and the time of year. A bushel of tomatoes, which weigh around 50 pounds, can cost close to $25 to $35. According to a USDA report published in 2013, grape/cherry tomatoes, on average, retailed for $3.29 per pound, whereas Roma tomatoes averaged about $1.24 per pound. read more
Egg prices are expected to increase 6.0 to 7.0 percent in 2018. Prices for fresh fruits rose 1.9 percent from March to April and are up 1.4 percent compared with April 2017. While banana prices fell, prices for apples increased 1.6 percent and prices for citrus rose 2.4 percent over the same time period. read more
Such spending has increased at a much faster rate than government spending in general. For example, the military’s budget is about 1.8 times higher today than it was in 1960, while legislative appropriations to higher education are more than 10 times higher. read more