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Sugar Prices Retreat as the Dollar Strengthens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14 (-0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.00 (-0.22%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and settled lower. NY sugar slipped from a 1-week high on Wednesday, and London sugar...

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Hog Posting Wednesday Gains Midweek Session

Lean hog futures are up 25 to 80 cents in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.37 on Wednesday afternoon, down 38 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 14 cents on June 1 at $91.65. USDA’s...

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Soybeans Falling Lower on Wednesday

Soybeans are falling with 6 to 9 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 9 cents at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are $2.30 to $4 lower, with Soy Oil futures 60 to 80 points higher. As Wall Street Journal report stated...

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Corn Reverting from Early Gains to Midday Losses

Corn futures are falling 5 to 6 ½ vents across the front months on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 ¼ cents at $3.98 ¼. USDA reported a private export sale of 136,000 MT of corn to South Korea this morning for 2026/27 shipment. Ahead...

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Sugar Prices Turn Mixed on Dollar Strength

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.56%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +1.60 (+0.36%). Sugar prices fell from early highs today and are mixed, with London sugar posting a 2.5-week high. NY sugar slipped from a 1-week high today...

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Hog Traders Look to the Midweek Session

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 35 cents to $1.80 higher. Open interest was up just 358 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.57 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.71 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up...

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Irony as US pest protection agency battles persistent bed bug infestation

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The Independent UK

Trump administration office in charge of tracking pests keeps getting infested with bed bugs

The agency has reportedly told employees to take personal vacation time if they don’t want to be in the infested office

The Independent UK

Hogs Post Tuesday Rally

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 35 cents to $1.80 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.57 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.71 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 11 cents on May 29 at $91.51. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims

On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.

The Texas Tribune

Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in Maryland

Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. Employees were sent home during treatment and later returned. Bed bugs appeared again, creating new concerns among workers. USDA officials said personal belongings left in offices contributed to the issue.…

The Economic Times

Sugar Prices Retreat on Ample Global Supplies

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.07 (-0.48%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.20 (-0.93%). Sugar prices settled lower on Tuesday on the outlook for ample global supplies. Last Wednesday, Unica reported that 2026/27 Brazil Center-South sugar production in...

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Hogs Rallying on Tuesday, as Cutout Strength Kicks In

Lean hog futures are trading with 55 cent to $1.50 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.75 on Tuesday morning, up 92 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 11 cents on May 29 at $91.51. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Signs of Abundant Global Supplies Undercut Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.18%). Sugar prices are falling today amid signs of abundant global supplies. Last Wednesday, Unica reported that 2026/27 Brazil Center-South sugar production in April rose +55.3%...

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Hogs Slip Lower on Monday, as Traders Look to Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of 75 cents to $1.12 at the close, with July 35 cents higher. Open interest suggested modest new selling interest, up 3,225 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.86 on Monday afternoon, up 63 cents from the day prior. The...

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The Layered Planting Approach That Designers Say Will Make Your Garden Look Expensive By Summer

For a designer-look backyard your neighbors will be copying, this height-focused trick is all you need to know

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Hogs Sees Pressure on Monday

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of 75 cents to $1.12 at the close, with July 35 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.86 on Monday afternoon, up 63 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 48 cents on...

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Look Out Below! Grain and Cotton Prices Are on the Ropes Heading into Summer.

Corn, soybean, winter wheat, and cotton prices are slipping. Bulls are betting on a weather-market scare ahead.

Reason

Trump's Cotton Bailout Is Another Sign His Tariffs Aren't Working

The Great American Cotton Plan will shell out millions in taxpayer funds, continuing the Trump administration’s pattern of paying off industries harmed by the president’s economic policies.

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Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed with contracts 55 cents higher to 75 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.83 on Monday morning, up $1.01 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 48 cents on May 28 at $91.40. Managed money continues...

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Sugar Prices Continue Higher on Fears of a Weak Monsoon in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) is up +0.44 (+3.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.20 (+2.78%). Today’s gains added to last Friday’s rally of +0.93% in world sugar and +2.94% in London white sugar. Sugar prices on Monday continued higher amid concerns...

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Hogs Look to Start June Trade on Monday

Lean hog futures were down 80 cents to $2.62 at the close, as June was up just a dime on the week. Open interest was up 830 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.23 on Friday afternoon, down 41 cents from the day prior. The...

International Business Times UK

Steak 'n Shake Launches Grass-Fed Beef Burgers Nationwide in MAHA Menu Overhaul as Price Questions Linger

Steak 'n Shake switched to 100% grass-fed beef on 1 June, but with ground beef at $6.90 a pound and prices forecast to climb 12.1%, the chain won't say if burgers will cost more.

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These June-Flowering Herbs Are Pollinator Magnets – They'll Bring Bees, Butterflies, and Even Hummingbirds to Your Yard

There are so many benefits to letting herbs flower – you can even throw some in salads

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