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Sugar Prices Decline as the Dollar Strengthens

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.30 (-1.50%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed down -5.50 (-0.98%). Sugar prices Wednesday were under pressure as strength in the dollar (DXY00 ) prompted long liquidation in sugar futures. Sugar prices have rallied over the...

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Insufficient Rain in Brazil Supports Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Wednesday closed up +7.25 (+1.89%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed up +58 (+1.06%). Coffee prices on Wednesday posted moderate gains due to dry conditions in Brazil and the strength of the Brazilian real. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's biggest arabica coffee...

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Local food for schools helps farmers and kids. So why is Trump cutting funding?

Agriculture department cuts to funding for local food in school meals betrays growers, kids and collective wellbeing

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Dollar Strength Fuels Long Liquidation in Sugar Futures

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.40%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is down -5.50 (-0.98%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower as strength in the dollar (DXY00 ) prompted long liquidation in sugar futures. Sugar prices have rallied over the...

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Coffee Prices Underpinned by Dryness in Brazil and Brazilian Real Strength

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is up +7.55 (+1.97%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is up +46 (+0.84%). Coffee prices are climbing today due to dry conditions in Brazil and the strength of the Brazilian real. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's biggest arabica coffee growing area...

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Fishermen say Trump's DOGE budget cuts are preventing them from adopting climate-friendly technology

Commercial fishermen and seafood processors and distributors seeking to convert to new, lower-carbon emission systems say they are finding federal funding they were counting on for the work is frozen or unavailable in the wake of sweeping budget cuts touted by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Extend Recent Gains on the Outlook for Lower Global Production

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.02 (+0.10%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed down -1.90 (-0.34%). Sugar prices Tuesday extended their week-long rally, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 3-1/2 month high on signs of...

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Coffee Prices Supported by Brazil Crop Concerns and Brazilian Real Strength

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.40 (+0.10%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed down -5 (-0.09%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settle mixed. Coffee prices are supported by dry conditions in Brazil and strength in the Brazilian real. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's biggest arabica...

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Sugar Prices Give Up Early Gains as Chinese Sugar Demand Shrinks

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.10%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is down -2.30 (-0.41%). Sugar prices today extended their week long rally, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 3-1/2 month high on signs...

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Elon Musk’s Scorched Earth Tactics Are Hurting Those Who Live Off That Land — The Farmers

It's a time of uncertainty in the heartland as agricultural programs are cut. “It’s very unsettling and very stressful.”

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Brazil Crop Concerns and Brazilian Real Strength Boosts Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is up +2.90 (+0.76%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is up +19 (+0.35%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher, supported by dry conditions in Brazil and strength in the Brazilian real. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's biggest arabica coffee growing area...

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Cattle Market Bulls May Be on Borrowed Time. Here’s How to Play Cattle Futures Now.

The market has likely already priced in bullish fundamentals, but bearish catalysts are on the horizon.

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Sugar Prices Surge on Reduced Production Estimates in Brazil and India

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Monday closed up +0.78 (+4.06%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +23.30 (+4.30%). NY sugar prices Monday rallied sharply to 3-week highs on signs of lower global sugar production. Last Thursday, Unica reported that cumulative 2024/25 Brazil Center-South...

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Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Brazil Dryness and Brazilian Real Strength

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Monday closed up +5.20 (+1.64%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed up +77 (+1.43%). Coffee prices on Monday settled moderately higher, supported by dry conditions in Brazil and strength in the Brazilian real. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's biggest arabica coffee growing...

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The Conversation

Why Americans care so much about egg prices – and how this issue got so political

The price of eggs has risen dramatically in recent years across the US. A dozen eggs cost US$1.20 (92p) in June 2019, but the price is now around US$4.90 (with a peak of US$8.17 in early March).

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Sugar Rallies on Global Production Concerns and Brazilian Real Strength

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.67 (+3.49%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is up +21.40 (+3.95%). NY sugar prices today rallied sharply to 2-1/2 week highs on signs of lower global sugar production. Last Thursday, Unica reported that cumulative 2024/25 Center-South...

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Coffee Prices Climb on Dryness in Brazil and Strength in the Brazilian Real

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is up +7.75 (+2.05%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is up +102 (+1.89%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher, supported by dry conditions in Brazil and strength in the Brazilian real. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's biggest arabica coffee growing area...

The Independent UK

Egg prices drop as demand ‘sharply’ falls among inflation-weary customers unwilling to shell out

The average price for a dozen eggs has dipped down to $4.15

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The Independent UK

How Trump could ‘dismantle’ decades of work to fix discrimination against Black farmers

After decades of discrimination against Black farmers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been trying to change course. That all could come to an end under Trump, Josh Marcus reports

Space

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible today?

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

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NY Sugar Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Friday closed down -0.06 (-0.31%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +2.80 (+0.52%). NY sugar prices Friday fell from 2-week highs and turned lower on forecasts for rain in Brazil next week. Somar Meteorologia forecasted widespread showers next...

Fortune

After repeated claims of taking over Greenland, the Trump administration is now asking Denmark for extra eggs amid shortage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has formally requested Denmark ramp up egg exports as American poultry farms battle the bird flu.

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Sugar Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is down -0.18 (-0.94%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is down -1.40 (-0.26%). Sugar prices today fell from 2-week highs and turned lower on forecasts for rain in Brazil next week. Somar Meteorologia forecast widespread showers next week...

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Rain Forecasts for Brazil Weigh on Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is down -10.95 (-2.84%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is down -81 (-1.47%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower, with arabica posting a 2-week low. Arabica coffee is under pressure after Somar Meteorologia forecast widespread showers next week in Minas Gerais, Brazil's...

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Lower Global Sugar Production Boosts Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Thursday closed up +0.39 (+2.07%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +5.50 (+1.03%). Sugar prices Thursday extended this week's advance, with NY sugar posting a 2-week high. Lower sugar production in Brazil supports prices after Unica reported Thursday...

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