The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Soybeans Rally Off Early Lows as Traders Eye Monday Trade Announcement

Soybeans came back to close Friday with contracts down 1 ¾ cent in some back months to November’s 1 ½ cent gain. Trade details set to be announced Monday calmed the selling. November saw 15 ½ cent gain on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up...

Barchart · Sep 25

Before You Buy a Walk-In Tub, Try These 6 Cheaper Bathroom Safety Upgrades

A walk-in tub can sound like the obvious solution when stepping over the side of a bathtub starts feeling unsteady, but an expensive bathroom remodel...

Saving Advice · Sep 25

Sugar Prices Pressured by Demand Concerns

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.08 (-0.46%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -7.30 (-1.43%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, pressured by demand concerns. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY sugar contract,...

Barchart · Sep 25

Cotton Holding onto Midday Losses on Friday

Cotton futures are trading with midday losses of 100 to 110 points at midday, with nearby and thin October up 60 points. Crude oil is down $2.55 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.253 lower. Limited information has been released on what was discussed between US...

Barchart · Sep 25

Weak Demand Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.02 (-0.11%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.04%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from demand concerns. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY sugar contract, which expires...

Barchart · Sep 25

Can Wheat Rise to a New All-Time High?

The CBOT soft red wheat futures contract is a global pricing benchmark for the grain. Wheat prices have already traded to a new high for 2026, and the factors driving it higher could keep the bullish trend going and push wheat futures toward the March 2022 all-time high

Barchart · Sep 25

Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Coffee Futures

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +5.10 (+1.85%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +62 (+1.88%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with arabica posting a 1-week high. Today’s slide in the dollar index ($DXY ) has sparked fund short covering in coffee futures. Coffee prices...

Barchart · Sep 25

Fall Produce Is Landing Now—10 Items That Get Pricier If You Wait Until November

Fall is one of the best times of year to pay attention to the produce section. Apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, pears, and several other fruits and vegetables are arriving as seasonal harvests move into stores. That does not mean every item will suddenly become expensive when November arrives, but prices…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 25

Hogs Look to React to Hogs & Pigs Report

Lean hog futures were 30 cents to $1.17 lower across most contracts on Thursday. Open interest was up 1,101 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was $78.95 in the Thursday afternoon report, down 70 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 45 cents on...

Barchart · Sep 25

Soybeans Falling Back on Little News Following Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans are facing pressure following lack of news on the US/China talks on Thursday, with contracts down 15 to 17 cents. Futures were down fractionally to 4 cents across most contracts on Thursday, as news on the US/China front was quiet. Open interest was up 4,706 contracts. The cmdtyView national...

Barchart · Sep 25