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Why Are Some Organic Labels Being Quietly Removed in 2025?

Have you noticed certain “organic” labels vanishing from packages lately? It’s more than speculation—behind what seems like quiet label changes are mounting challenges impacting both farmers and consumers. In 2025, rising certification costs, policy shifts, and gaps in enforcement are reshaping how—even whether—products are labeled organic. As shoppers, understanding what’s…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 1, 2025

Cattle Close August on a High Note

Live cattle futures were $2 to $2.75 higher to close out Friday, as August expired up $4.90 at 241.90. October fats closed the week with a gain of $1.775. Cash trade came in this week on a steady basis in the North at $245 in the north, with $242 in...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Hogs Push Higher on Friday to Close the Week with Strength

Lean hog futures posted gains of 32 to 75 cents across the front months on Friday, with October up $3.825 this week. USDA’s national base hog report showed negotiated prices at $104.91, down $3.28 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 20 cents on August 27...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains as Brazil's Sugar Output Increases

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.11 (-0.67%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on strength in Brazil's sugar production. Unica reported today that Brazil's Center-South sugar output...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

How Alabama’s Health Department Handles Food Recalls

When a food product is recalled, a rapid response is critical to protect public health. While federal agencies like the FDA and USDA issue national alerts, it is the job of state and local health departments to ensure the dangerous product is actually removed from store shelves. In Alabama, this…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 29, 2025

Cotton Back to Weaker Trade on Friday Morning

Cotton price action is down 9 to 25 points early on Friday. Futures closed out the Thursday session with stronger trade, as contracts were up 62 to 64 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.347 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.17 higher. USDA reported...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Cattle Look to Round Out August Trade Following Thursday Weakness

Live cattle futures were lower at the Thursday close, with contracts down $2.30 to $2.60. August, which expires today, fell $6.20 to $237, despite cash trade holding up. There were 20 deliveries retendered on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 2,057 contracts, suggesting new selling interest. Cash trade has been...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures closed Thursday up 30 to 70 cents across the front months. Preliminary open interest rose 4,405 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.19 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 23 cents on August...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2025

Cattle Fall Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures fell lower on Thursday, with contracts down $2.30 to $2.60. August, which expires on Friday, fell $6.20 to $237, despite cash trade holding up. There were 20 deliveries retendered on Thursday. Cash trade has been limited so far this week, with a few bids of $245 in...

Barchart · Aug 28, 2025

Cotton Closes with Gains on Thursday

Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with stronger trade, as contracts were up 62 to 64 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.347 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.17 higher. USDA reported a total of 179,333 RB of cotton sold in the week...

Barchart · Aug 28, 2025