Wednesday morning Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) hosted a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee in inflation and it's effects on the agricultural industry in Pennsylvania. 

“Food production is so vital in our day-to-day lives, but people don’t always think about where our food is coming from – who’s growing it, who’s processing it and who’s delivering it,” Greiner said. “Inflation is putting a major strain on the people who are essentially feeding us. I am so grateful for the work they are doing and want to ensure we are doing whatever we can from a policy perspective to help ease the burden of inflation, both on them and on consumers.” 

PMTA Member Danny Good testified in the hearing and highlighted where some inflated pricing is impacting the transportation aspect of agricultural production.

“New truck pricing is up almost 16%. The same truck a year ago now costs $37,000 more,” Good testified. “The cost of tires has risen 39%. The cost of brake drums has increased 25%. Even oil and filters are up more than 10%.”

You can read his full testimony here.