https://www.afinalwarning.com/532593.html (Natural News) People across America continue to worry because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Even preppers, who are often prepared before SHTF, are concerned because 11 items are often in short supply because of the pandemic.
Prep before SHTF by reading up on these items that you also need to stock up on, like chicken for your stockpile or lumber for your homestead. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com)
Don’t panic, but be prepared
The pandemic has significantly changed “normal” life and the American economy.
Many workers now work from home while others have chosen new careers. However, for those in the manufacturing industries, jobs are slowly returning to pre-pandemic norms.
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Over the past year, corn prices have been rising up to more than 50%. In 2021 alone, the price per bushel has been soaring and closing in on highs not seen since 2012. And as corn prices go up, apparently so does the price for chicken and beef.
Just like in 2012, the reason for these rising corn prices is because of the drought. These periods of drought reduced soil moisture or groundwater and lead to crop damage. With this general water shortage, business is never really the same.
Drought as the Primary Trigger
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One thing that s for sure: Rochesterians love their chicken wings, which are the top sellers at many area bars and restaurants. That s why a nationwide chicken wing shortage has many local business owners in a flap.
Wing prices have increased throughout the pandemic as has demand, mainly due to takeout but the situation came to a head this week. I might not be able to get my wings this week. It’s crazy, said Lee Selover, owner of Windjammer s, on Lake Avenue in Charlotte, usually among the places mentioned when locals debate the best wings in town. We built this place on wings and we kind of pride ourselves on our wings, said Selover, who has owned the bar for the past 42 years. During a busy day in summer, he sells thousands of wings, which can be ordered with seven dry rubs and more than 20 sauces.
For James Parker, owner of Big Daddy s Homeplate Barbeque in Haverstraw, the rising chicken prices have forced him to raise prices of wings. We re so small every dime counts, Parker said. Thank God the community is doing well but we need the support in order to make it. So far it s been looking up, but trying to get out of the hole COVID put us in and now we re dealing with this, it s unbelievable.
Parker knows the community is aware of the rising cost and added that they haven t seen an increased demand in wings. We re about at our average wing customers, Parker said. For the community, come out and support as much as possible.