David Ortega
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.
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Food economics expert Professor David Ortega told BBC Verify last month.
Trump hits the road to counter cost of living concerns
United Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Professor David Ortega stated that the president has very little control over food prices, especially in the short term.
Qué ha hecho Trump para cumplir su gran promesa de bajar los precios en Estados Unidos (¿y lo ha logrado?)
Panama· 2025-11-08
Michigan State University professor David Ortega, a food economist, said in a Thursday email.
Fact check: Trump falsely claims it’s only beef, but dozens of groceries have gotten more expensive this year
United States· 2025-11-07Food economics expert Professor David Ortega told BBC Verify that the president has very little control over the price of food.
Has Trump kept his promise to tackle rising prices?United Kingdom· 2025-11-06David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University, discussed the impact of food prices on consumers.
Trump’s tariffs, deportations and climate change are making groceries more expensiveUnited States· 2025-09-20
David Ortega is a food economist at Michigan State University.
Americans are worried about grocery prices again, and they’re making changesUnited States· 2025-08-08
David Ortega humorously comments on the couple's age difference.
Ella tiene 21 y él casi 70 años, pareja defiende su historia de amor ante las burlas en redes sociales | Sociedad | La Revista
Ecuador· 2025-06-30
David Ortega, a professor of economics at Michigan State University, commented on the potential severe disruptions in agriculture due to tariffs.
'Gót chân Achilles' của Mỹ trong thương chiến với Trung Quốc
Vietnam· 2025-04-11
David Ortega, an expert in the U.S. food industry, explained the impact of the avian flu on egg production.
Por qué se ha disparado el precio de los huevos en EE UU y hasta los supermercados racionan su compra
Venezuela· 2025-02-16
David Ortega is an expert in the U.S. food industry who discussed the impact of egg production issues.
Por qué se ha disparado el precio de los huevos en EE UU y hasta los supermercados racionan su compraVenezuela· 2025-02-14