The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Hogs Post Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures were down a nickel in the soon to expire December contracts, with other contracts up 55 to 85 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.05 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.38 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Soybeans Post Gains, as NASS Confirms Record October Crush

Soybeans were 1 to 4 cents higher across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 1/4 cents lower at $10.21 3/4. Soymeal futures ere steady to $3.10 in the red, with Soy Oil futures 7 to 11 points higher. USDA reported private export sales...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Cattle Push Higher on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.45 to $1.60 in most front months on Wednesday, with in delivery December down a tick. There were 15 deliveries retendered at 1 cent and 15 at 2 cents on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with some bids picked up...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Sugar Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.26 (+1.77%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +7.20 (+1.72%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as weakness in the dollar has sparked some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have retreated over the past...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

These states have banned junk food for SNAP purchases

States get extra federal funds to ban soda and candy.

Axios · Dec 10, 2025

Cattle and Hog Prices Have Bottomed Out. Now Get Ready for Upside.

Livestock futures are welcoming the speculators to the buy sides. Here’s what to watch now.

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Cattle Traders Look to Wednesday Following Mixed Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures are down 50 cents in nearby December, with other contracts 20 to 30 cents higher. Open interest slipped 1,263 contracts on Tuesday. There were 15 new deliveries on Tuesday for West Point, NE, with another 15 retendered in Kearney, NE. Cash trade has been quiet thus far...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed Tuesday with mixed trade, as December was up 20 cents another other contracts down 45 to 55 cents. Open interest was down 2,056 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.43 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.39 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Corn Fading Back Early on Wednesday

Corn price action is down fractionally to 2 cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 4 to 5 cents across most contracts on Tuesday, following a bullish USDA report. Open interest was up 6,413 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting net new buying. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025

Cotton Starting Wednesday with Strength

Cotton price action is up 18 to 25 points so far on Wednesday. Futures posted Tuesday gains of 10 to 19 points at the close, as contracts held up despite a mildly bearish USDA report. Crude oil futures were down 49 cents per barrel at $58.39 on the day, with...

Barchart · Dec 10, 2025