The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Uncertainty grows on when Texans will get SNAP benefits as U.S. Supreme Court emergency order blocks full aid

The order will expire two days after an appeals court issues a more permanent ruling on the funding while the Trump administration will continue with partial SNAP payments.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 31, 2025

Oversold Conditions Spark Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.15 (+1.05%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +1.70 (+0.41%). Sugar prices settled higher on Friday after a three-week slide pushed prices into oversold territory, sparking technical short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2025

Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans

One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income households

The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025

Federal judge directs USDA to pay November food stamp benefits - Roll Call

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday that would compel the government to distribute food stamp benefits for November.

Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025

Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding

Several states have said that they can't use their own emergency funds without a guarantee of reimbursement.

Axios · Oct 31, 2025

Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures were up a nickel in nearby December and steady to 50 cents lower in other contracts at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down 79 cents at $84.74. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on October 28 at...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2025

Cattle Look to Round Out the Week After Selling Dies Down

Live cattle futures posted slight gains in the front months, with the soon to expire October up $3.87. Preliminary open interest was down 1,753 contracts on Thursday. Cash trade has been $230 in the north early this week, with other bids near that and $235 in the South. Other bids...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2025

Two Key Commodity Questions for the End of October

As another month comes to an end, key questions continue to be asked in the commodity complex.

Barchart · Oct 31, 2025

Cattle Pull Back to Close Mixed

Live cattle futures posted slight gains in the front months, with the soon to expire October up $3.87. Cash trade has been $230 in the north early this week, with other bids near that and $235 in the South. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025

Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures were up a nickel in nearby December and steady to 50 cents lower in other contracts at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down 79 cents at $84.74. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on October 28 at...

Barchart · Oct 30, 2025