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Hogs Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday trade with contracts up 65 cents to $2 in the nearbys and back months 35 cents lower to 25 cents higher. Open interest was down 7,303 contracts, suggesting some shorts were leaving. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.64 on Wednesday afternoon....

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Hogs Rebound on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday trade with contracts up 65 cents to $2 in the nearbys and back months 35 cents lower to 25 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.64 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 18 cents on May...

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Higher Brazil Sucrose Yields Weigh on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.40 (-2.75%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -7.10 (-1.63%). Sugar prices sold off on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low on higher...

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Hogs Rebounding Higher on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts $1.15 to 1.85 most months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.50 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 18 cents on May 22 at $90.70. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday morning report...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.38 (-2.61%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.70 (-1.53%). Sugar prices are selling off today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low on higher sugar...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade at Tuesday’s final bell, with June up 37 cents and other contracts down $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 19 cents on May 21 at $90.88 USDA’s...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

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Sugar Prices Retreat as Crude Oil Slumps

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16 (-1.09%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -5.50 (-1.24%). Sugar prices retreated on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 2.5-week low. Tuesday's fall in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) to a 2.5-week low...

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Cattle Fading Early Strength for Midday Losses on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are falling $1.22 to $2.15 at midday. Cash trade from last week was been $260 to $265 across the country, with late sales slipping to $258-260. Feeder cattle futures are slipping back $2 to $2.35 on Tuesday, fading off the early gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Tuesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are down 12 cents to $1.30 so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 19 cents on May 21 at $90.88 CFTC data showed managed money cutting back another...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.95%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.40 (-1.22%). Sugar prices are sliding today, with NY sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Today's fall in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) to a 2.5-week low...

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Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Bulls Are Fighting to Stabilize Grain Prices

Upcoing USDA crop progress reports, as well as a potential for a weather market scare, are key catalysts to watch this week and ahead.

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Bulls Are Losing Their Crip as Cattle Collapses. What to Watch.

Cattle bulls lost their grip at the end of last week, but hog bulls could soon see a price floor in place.

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Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

America’s bees and beekeepers are losing a valuable ally just when they need its help most.

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade Following 3-Day Weekend

Lean hog futures closed mixed on Friday, with contracts 62 cents higher to 72 cents lower. June was down $3 last week. USDA’s national base hog price was $93.23 in the Friday PM report, down 35 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 45 cents...

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Soybeans Slipping on Tuesday Morning Trade

Soybeans are showing 3 to 5 ½ cent lower trade so far on Tuesday morning. Crude oil is a pressure factor, down $3.85 from Friday, as the US and Iran were inching closer to a deal over the weekend, though there is nothing set as of this morning. Futures held...

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The USDA secretary forces faith on staff

Brooke Rollins is being sued for blitzing her staff with Christian emails

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USDA’s Home Repair Grants and Loans Could Transform Your Fixer-Upper

Fixer-uppers often come with more than charm—they come with leaking roofs, outdated wiring, and repair bills that pile up fast. The USDA steps into this gap with programs designed to help eligible homeowners fix serious issues without draining savings accounts. These programs target safety, accessibility, and livability so families can…

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Hogs Close Mixed into the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures closed mixed on Friday, with contracts 62 cents higher to 72 cents lower. June was down $3 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was $93.23 in the Friday PM report, down 35 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 45 cents...

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Soybeans Hold onto Gains into the Long Weekend

Soybeans held higher into the Friday close, as contracts were steady to 2 ¼ cents in the green. July was up 19 ½ cents on the week, with November 17 cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 cents at $11.33 1/2. Soymeal futures were firm...

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Stronger Thailand Sugar Exports Pressure Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed down -0.20 (-1.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.60 (-0.58%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, consolidating above Monday's 2-week lows. Strength in sugar exports from Thailand, the world's second-largest sugar exporter, weighed on...

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Hogs Trading Mixed on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with front months June up a dime and other contracts down as much 75 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was $93.57 in the Friday AM report. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 45 cents on May 20 at $91.07. The CME...

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Soybeans Holding onto Gains at Midday

Soybeans are trading with 1 to 4 cent losses across most contracts on Friday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/2 cents at $11.34 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $2.30 to $3.80 on the day, with Soy Oil futures 40 to 45 points higher. The CBoT...

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