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Hog Traders Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures posted 25 to 35 cent gains across the front months on Friday, with December down 7 cents upon expiration. February was up $2.25 last week. Friday’s open interest was up 889 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was down 41 cents in the Friday afternoon report at...

Barchart · Dec 15, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Force Another $12 Billion 'Band Aid Solution' Farmer Bailout

Trump's £9.7 bn ($12 bn) tariff-funded Farmer Bridge Assistance is being rolled out as a short-term fix for agricultural losses caused by tariff disputes, but critics say it barely scratches the surface of mounting trade-induced farm losses.

International Business Times UK · Dec 14, 2025

The $200 Grocery Challenge: Can You Feed a Family of 4 for $200 a Week in 2025?

Grocery prices have climbed steadily over the past five years, leaving families scrambling to stretch every dollar. According to USDA food plans, the average monthly grocery bill for a family of four now ranges from $1,002 to $1,631, which translates to roughly $250–$400 per week. That makes the idea of…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 13, 2025

Corn Easing Lower on Friday

Corn futures are down 4 to 5 cents in the front months on Friday. December futures expire today, with 6 deliveries issued overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 3/4 cents at $3.97 3/4. USDA reported private export sales of 250,000 MT of corn during the...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Hogs Posting Gains on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with slight 7 cent losses in expiring December, with other contracts 30 to 50 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.11 in the Friday morning report at $70.93. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 41 cents on December 10 at $82.57....

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Cattle Pulling Back on Friday

Live cattle futures are down 47 cent to $1.15 at midday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade across the country reported. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.80 to $2.55 so far at midday, in give back mode ahead of the weekend. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.22 (+1.48%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +4.30 (+1.01%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 2-week high and London sugar posting a 1-week high. Today's rally in the...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Cattle Look to Friday Trade Following Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Thursday session with contracts $2.30 to $3.57 higher, following the rallying cash market. There were no new deliveries on Thursday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade across the country reported. Feeder cattle futures were $4.60 to $5.02 higher in the nearbys. The...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Hogs Traders Look to Round Out the Week Following Thursday Gains

Lean hog futures saw strength on Thursday with contracts up 85 cents to $1.85. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.69 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.64 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December 8 at $82.16. USDA’s Export Sales report...

Barchart · Dec 12, 2025

Hogs Show Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures saw strength on Thursday with contracts up 85 cents to $1.85. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.69 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.64 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December 8 at $82.16. USDA’s Export Sales report...

Barchart · Dec 11, 2025