David Ortega

David Ortega

expert United States

David Ortega is an expert in the American food industry and a professor at Michigan State University. His research focuses on agricultural economics and food supply chains, particularly in relation to the impacts of disease outbreaks on food production. Recently, he gained attention for his insights into the ongoing avian influenza outbreak that has significantly reduced egg production in the United States, leading to skyrocketing egg prices and widespread shortages in supermarkets.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,875
Power
1,308$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,875 $2,700,000 1,308$
Totals 1 67,886,011 32,875 $2,700,000 1,308$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Michigan State University professor David Ortega, a food economist, said in a Thursday email. 6

CNN: Fact check: Trump falsely claims it’s only beef, but dozens of groceries have gotten more expensive this year

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Food economics expert Professor David Ortega told BBC Verify that the president has very little control over the price of food. 5

BBC: Has Trump kept his promise to tackle rising prices?

United States United States: David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University, discussed the impact of food prices on consumers. 6

CNN: Trump’s tariffs, deportations and climate change are making groceries more expensive

Vietnam Vietnam: David Ortega, a professor of economics at Michigan State University, commented on the potential severe disruptions in agriculture due to tariffs. 5

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: 'Gót chân Achilles' của Mỹ trong thương chiến với Trung Quốc

Venezuela Venezuela: David Ortega is an expert in the U.S. food industry who discussed the impact of egg production issues. 5

El Nacional: Por qué se ha disparado el precio de los huevos en EE UU y hasta los supermercados racionan su compra