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The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Lean hog futures were down 15 cents in July, but up 20 cents to $1.45 in the rest of the contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.75 on Wednesday afternoon, up 18 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 16 cents on...

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Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeder Bulls Taking Control

Live cattle futures were up 42 cents in June but down 15 to 75 cents across the rest of the board on Wednesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,466 head offered, with 1 lot bid at $400 dressed. Feeder cattle futures saw late strength,...

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Soybeans Fades Off Early Session Highs on Wednesday

Soybeans saw marginal gains of 2 to 3 ¼ cents in most contracts on Wednesday, with most contracts fading the USDA export sale announcement this morning, 6 to 8 cents off the highs. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 3/4 cents at $10.79. Soymeal futures were...

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Sugar Prices Rise on Weak India Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.30 (+0.51%). Sugar prices moved higher on Wednesday for a second day amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s...

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Soybeans Fading USDA Export Sale Confirmation at Wednesday’s Midday

Soybeans are up 2 to 4 cents so far on the Wednesday session, well off the early double digit gains. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 2 1/2 cents at $10.77 3/4. Soymeal futures are up 30 to 90 cents, with Soy Oil futures falling another 100...

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Hogs Rallying on Wednesday, with a Front Month Exception

Lean hog futures are down 25 cents in July, but up $1.25 to $1.50 in other contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.50 on Wednesday morning, up $2.08 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 16 cents on June 11 at $91.93. USDA’s...

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Cattle Bulls Taking a Breather on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are up 45 cents in June but down 40 to 50 cents in other front months on Wednesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,466 head offered, with 1 lot bid at $400 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are down 40 to 60...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Concerns Over India’s Sugar Crop

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.65%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.60%). Sugar prices are moving higher today for a second session amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative...

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USDA Scientists Use Genome Editing to Develop Nutrient-Boosted Lettuce That Grows and Looks Completely Normal in Breakthrough Study

USDA researchers gene-edited lettuce to block red pigment, triggering beneficial flavonoid and antioxidant accumulation — without altering growth or appearance. June 15, 2026.

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Cattle Traders Look to Wednesday as Beef Approaches $400

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesday, closing with contracts up $3.60 to $5.95 higher. New buying interest was noted, up 4,735 contracts. Cash trade was mostly $255-258 across the country last week. It has yet to take place so far this week. Feeder cattle futures rallied $5.32...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures were down 30 cents to $1.77 in the nearbys, with some deferred contracts December and beyond, up a tick to 30 cents. Front months were seeing some long liquidation, with open interest down 6,990 contracts in July. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.57 on...

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CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center Following New World Screwworm Detection in Texas as Experts Assess Potential Threats to Humans

CDC activated emergency operations June 16 for New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. 12 animal cases confirmed. Human risk low but real. What to watch for.

Medical Daily

USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm — drones, dogs and fungi

The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.

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Hogs Close with Mixed Trade on Tuesday and Weaker Front Months

Lean hog futures were down 30 cents to $1.77 in the nearbys, with some deferred contracts December and beyond, up a tick to 30 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.57 on Tuesday afternoon, up 32 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Sugar Prices Jump on Slack Monsoon Rain in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.14 (+1.02%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +7.50 (+1.70%). Sugar prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. Short covering emerged in sugar after India’s Meteorological...

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Hogs Showing Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with July down $1.15, with some spreading amongst months and other contracts steady to 20 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.42 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 66 cents on June 11 at $92.09. USDA’s pork...

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US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones

Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New Mexico

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Sugar Prices Rebound on India Crop Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.80%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.40 (+1.45%). Sugar prices erased early losses today and moved higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall was...

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Capitol Lens | Playing chicken

In this archival photo from 32 years ago, California Democratic Rep. Richard H. Lehman bowls with a frozen chicken at the Rayburn House Office Building on June 16, 1994. The event was sponsored by the California Poultry Industry Federation and followed by a hearing on a then-controversial USDA policy labeling…

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Texas’ Fight Against the Screwworm Will Be Nasty and Brutish

And with any luck, it’ll also be short.

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Hog Bulls Looking a for Turnaround Tuesday Bounce

Lean hog futures closed with losses of 40 cents to $1.15 on Monday. Open interest was down 479 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported was $97.25 on Monday afternoon, up $1.98 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on June...

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Hog Weakness Continues on Monday

Lean hog futures closed with losses of 40 cents to $1.15 on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported was $97.25 on Monday afternoon, up $1.98 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on June 11 at $92.75. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

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Rain in the Plains Make Grain, So Bears Are in Control of Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Now

July and August will be critical months for bulls if a weather market develops in either corn or soybeans.

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Weakness in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.02 (-0.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.20 (-0.49%). Sugar prices were under pressure on Monday, with NY sugar falling to a 1.75-month low and London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Monday’s...

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Hogs Falling on Monday

Lean hog futures are posting midday weakness on Monday of 27 cents to $1.25. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on June 11 at $92.75. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report indicated...

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