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What Did the June WASDE Report Tell the Corn Futures Market?

After reaching a 2026 high on May 13, CBOT new-crop December corn futures have turned lower, reaching a new 2026 low on June 15. Corn futures are approaching the critical technical support levels in late June 2026.

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Sugar Prices Consolidate Above Monday’s 2-Month Lows

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.13 (+0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday as they consolidated above Monday’s 2-month lows. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low as the...

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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with mixed trade, with front months down 30 to 52 cents and deferred contracts 10 to 40 cents higher. Open interest was up 1,587 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.56 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.70 from the day prior. The CME...

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The U.S. last beat screwworm in 1966. Can current leaders learn from the past’s playbook?

Faced with a modern outbreak that could endure for decades, historical documents are offering officials solutions to eradicate the parasite again.

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Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Monsoon Rains in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed unchanged, and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.20 (+0.73%). Sugar prices found support on Wednesday amid concerns that weak monsoon rains in India will lower sugar yields and reduce the country’s sugarcane harvest, the world’s...

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Hogs Holding Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with mixed Wednesday action, as nearbys continue to be weaker, down 15 to 20 cents and defereds up as much as 70 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

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Weak India Monsoon Rains Lift Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.37%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.61%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on concerns that weak monsoon rains in India will lower sugar yields and reduce the country’s sugarcane harvest, the...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures were mixed at the Tuesday close, with contracts down 42 cents in July to up 50 cents in August and most of the rest of the board in between. Open interest was down 2,218 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on...

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SNAP Work Rules Now Apply to Adults 55-64—Why More Than 1 Million Older Americans Could Lose Food Assistance

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has undergone a number of changes this year, including adjustments to the work requirements. According to the USDA, approximately...

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Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations

Until now, cattle were believed to be the main screwworm carriers. Investigations continue.

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Corn Closes Mixed on Tuesday with Front Month Weakness

Corn futures were mixed on Tuesday, with nearbys through September 2027 down 1 to 2 ¼ cents lower and deferreds fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $3.79 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were mixed at the Tuesday close, with contracts down 42 cents in July to up 50 cents in August and most of the rest of the board in between. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Tuesday afternoon, down 51 cents from the day...

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How will Screwworm Impact Cattle Prices?

Cattle futures are in the heart of the 2026 grilling season, which began in late May and will run through early September. Cattle futures remain in a long-term bullish trend, but the outbreak of screwworm in Texas could cause significant volatility over the coming weeks and months.

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5 Trees Professional Gardeners Would Never Plant in a Yard Again – and the Safer Alternatives to Grow Instead

The best swaps for thuggish backyard trees

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Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Mild Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.07 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.16%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday amid some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month...

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Corn Holding onto Slight Losses on Tuesday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent losses across the front months on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 3/4 cents at $3.79 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of corn to Mexico, with 30,000 MT for old...

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Hogs Posting Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed, with front month July down 35 cents and other contracts up 60 to 77 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.47 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 53 cents on June 19 at $91.64. Friday afternoon’s Commitment...

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Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.90 (+0.20%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low...

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were steady to 70 cents lower across the board on Monday. Open interest was down 1,039 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.77 on Monday afternoon, up $3.86 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on June...

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FDA California Dairies Powdered Milk Salmonella Recall Has Now Expanded to Over 40 Products Sold at Costco Walmart and Target

California Dairies Inc.'s April 2026 powdered milk Salmonella recall has expanded to over 40 downstream products at major retailers including Costco, Walmart, Target, and Kroger.

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Cattle Slips off Session Highs, Still Close with Gains

Live cattle futures closed with Monday session with contracts 72 cents to $2.17 higher across the board, though most contracts were nearly $2 off the intraday highs. Cash trade was slow last week, sales creeping up to $258-260 across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $2.77 to $4.35 lower at...

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Hogs Face Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were steady to 70 cents lower across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.77 on Monday afternoon, up $3.86 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on June 18 at $92.17. Friday afternoon’s Commitment...

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USDA Predicts Food Prices Will Rise 3.4% Budgeting Tips for Moms to Keep Grocery Costs Down

Managing a household budget is becoming increasingly difficult for parents as food costs continue to climb. The United States Department of Agriculture officially predicts that retail food prices will rise by 3.4 percent this year. This steady inflationary pressure means families will spend significantly more money on everyday necessities and…

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Corn and Soybean Bulls Are Limping into the Critical Growing Month of July. Weather’s Not on Their Side.

Wheat may need to lead corn and soybean prices higher.

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Slumping Crude Oil Pressures Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.24 (-1.77%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.40 (-0.09%). Sugar prices moved lower on Monday, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Monday’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 )...

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