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Trump administration: President expands ‘narco’ boat strikes to Pacific Ocean as at least 34 killed in ongoing campaign

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ‘narco-terrorists’ have ‘no safe harbor anywhere in our hemisphere’

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Cattle Look to the Midweek Session After Tuesday Strength

Live cattle futures were $1.75 to $1.82 higher in the front months on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest suggested new buying interest, up 2,200 contracts. There were no new deliveries on Tuesday for October live cattle. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with last week settling in at $240-241 across...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2025

Hogs Look to Wednesday after Tuesday Bounce

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of $1 to $1.20 on Tuesday. Some longs were coming back on Tuesday, with open interest up 1,716 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday afternoon was reported at $89.52, down 22 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2025

Sugar Prices Plunge on Prospects of Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.48 (-3.05%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -13.50 (-3.02%). Sugar prices sold off sharply on Tuesday, with NY Sugar matching last month's 4.5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a new 4.25-year low....

Barchart · Oct 21, 2025

Hogs Trading with Gains at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with 65 to 85 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $90.66, up 6 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 54 cents on October 17 at $95.58. USDA’s pork carcass...

Barchart · Oct 21, 2025

Sugar Prices Retreat to Multi-Year Lows on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.44 (-2.80%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -13.10 (-2.93%). Sugar prices are selling off today, with NY Sugar matching last month's 4.5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a new 4.25-year low. The outlook...

Barchart · Oct 21, 2025

Hogs See Continued Lower Cash and Pork Prices

Lean hog futures closed the Monday session with mixed action, as front months were down a nickel to 30 cents and back months trending higher. Open interest was up 1,145 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $89.74, down 40 cents from the day prior....

Barchart · Oct 21, 2025

Cattle Look to Tuesday after Rebounding on Monday

Live cattle futures saw a bounce on Monday with contracts up $1.60 to $1.82. There were no new deliveries on Monday for October live cattle. Cash trade settled in at $240-241 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures closed out the Monday session with contracts mixed, as front months...

Barchart · Oct 21, 2025

7 rain-loving plants that will thrive in soggy soil

Wet weather can put a serious dampener on our spirits and our yard, but not with these rain-loving plants. If you still want vibrant colors and thriving blooms, here's the 7 plants you should invite into your yard.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2025

Trump's Agriculture Secretary Calls It 'Shameful' That There Aren't Enough Funds To Provide SNAP To Millions Of Americans

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, states are warning that millions of Americans could go without food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November.

Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025