Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Soybeans Fall on Monday, as USDA Trims Ratings

Soybeans rounded out Monday trade with contracts 10 ¼ to 17 ½ cents in the red. Tuesday is first notice day for July futures. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 16 1/2 cents at $10.63. Soymeal futures were down 40 cents to $2.30, with Soy Oil futures...

Barchart

8 Grocery Categories Families Should Price-Check Before Their Next Big Shop

Grocery prices remain a moving target. According to the USDA’s latest Food Price Outlook, food-at-home prices are expected to rise about 2.8% in 2026, but individual grocery categories are behaving very differently. Beef prices remain elevated, fresh vegetables have seen sizable increases, while egg prices have actually fallen from last…

Budget and the Bees

The Most Critical 2-Week Period of the Year for Grain Prices Is Just Days Away

The Fourth of July holiday is known for accelerating or reversing existing trends in grain prices.

Barchart

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Indian Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.31 (+2.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +9.60 (+2.07%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Monday for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures...

Barchart

Corn Falling Below $4 on Monday

Corn futures are facing sharp losses on Monday, as long head for the exits ahead of USDA’s report on Tuesday, with midday losses down 13 to 14 cents. July future’s first notice day is on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 13 1/2 cents lower at $3.73....

Barchart

Soybeans Falling on Monday Ahead of USDA Report

Soybeans are down 17 to 18 points in most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 16 3/4 cents at $10.63 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.10 to $4.20, with Soy Oil futures down 213 points in July. USDA reported a private export sale of...

Barchart

Hogs Trading Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts within 50 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on June 25 at $91.55. Commitment of Traders data tallied managed...

Barchart

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Weak Monsoon Rains in India Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.36 (+2.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.90 (+2.13%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures high....

Barchart

Dangerous Heat and Screwworm Cases Mean Cattle Prices Are Still Bullish. Hog Prices Need a Kick Higher.

Cattle futures bulls are still in the driver seat.

Barchart

New World Screwworm Has Now Reached 25 Cases in Texas — Here Is What Dog and Cat Owners Need to Know

25 New World Screwworm cases confirmed in Texas. All are livestock, but dogs, cats, and humans with open wounds are also at risk. Here's what pet owners in the quarantine zone must know.

Medical Daily

Hogs Look to Short Week

Lean hog futures were $1 to $1.37 higher on Friday, with front months down 2 to up 22 cents. July was $2.10 lower last week. Open interest was up 1,905 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.44 on Friday afternoon, down $1.85 from the day...

Barchart

7 Easy-to-Grow Perennials and Biennials to Plant in July – Your 2027 Garden Will Thank You

Our expert pick of the best flowers to sow this month

Homes & Gardens

USDA Announces Three Food Safety Actions in One Day as Officials Urge Consumers to Check Products

USDA issued three food safety actions June 25, 2026 — Listeria in a chicken wrap, two separate undeclared egg allergen alerts, and a pasta salad recall. Check your fridge now.

Medical Daily

Hogs Follow Up USDA Report with Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were $1 to $1.37 higher on Friday, with front months down 2 to up 22 cents. July was $2.10 lower this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.44 on Friday afternoon, down $1.85 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

Barchart

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Barchart

Soybeans Close Friday with Slight Losses

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents lower, as September was ¼ cent higher. July options expired today, with FND on Tuesday. July was up 3 ½ cents this week, with November 13 ½ higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2...

Barchart

Corn Fade Back Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures closed the Friday session mixed, with front months down ½ to 2 cents and deferred contracts for the 2027 crop steady to a penny higher. July options expired today, with first notice day on Tuesday. July futures were down 4 ¾ cents this week, with December down 2...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Surge on Scant Monsoon Rains in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed up +0.43 (+3.17%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +19.30 (+4.34%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Friday, with NY sugar climbing to a 2-week high and London sugar jumping to a 2.75-month high. Sugar prices...

Barchart

Hogs Posting Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures are up a tick to $1.10 in the front months on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 7 cents on June 24 at $91.78 USDA’s Hogs and Pigs showed June 1 hog inventory...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Barchart

Soybeans Showing Slight Losses on Friday

Soybeans are trading 1 to 3 cent losses at Friday’s midday. July options expire on Friday with FND on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2 1/2 cents at $10.76 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.30 in the nearbys, with Soy Oil futures back on the...

Barchart

Corn Fading with Fractional Losses at Midday

Corn prices are fractionally lower across most contracts on Friday. July options expire today, with first notice day on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 1/4 cents lower at $3.87 3/4. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows much of NE, SD, IA, the southern portions of MN/WI as...

Barchart

Weak India Monsoon Rains Pushes Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.45 (+3.32%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +19.60 (+4.41%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar climbing to a 2-week high and London sugar jumping to a 2.75-month high. Sugar prices are...

Barchart

Lean Hogs Are Rising. You Can Thank the USDA and Elevated Beef Prices.

August lean hog futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Barchart

Hogs Look to React to Friendlier USDA Data

Lean hog futures posted Thursday losses of a dime to $1.15 in the front months, with other contracts steady to 37 cents higher. Open interest was up 2,921 contracts, mainly in October and beyond. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.29 by USDA on Thursday afternoon, down 27...

Barchart

Cotton Posts Thursday Strength

Cotton futures posted gains of 21 to 71 points across most contrast on Thursday, with July up 131 points. Crude oil was back up $1.13 /bbl to $71.47. The US dollar index was back down $0.141 higher at $101.250. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 83,864 RB of...

Barchart

Hogs Close Mixed Thursday, as July Remains Weak

Lean hog futures posted Thursday losses of a dime to $1.15 in the front months, with other contracts steady to 37 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.29 by USDA on Thursday afternoon, down 27 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

1 … 10 11 12 13

Organisations

Commitment of Traders

25 stories

APHIS

24 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Topics

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.