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Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn't so simple

South Dakota rancher Calli Williams wants to benefit from high beef prices, but it's not so simple

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Hogs Get a Midweek Bounce

Lean hog futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 40 to 50 cents and August down 22 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.20 from the previous day, at $113.34 this afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 11 cents at $110.41 on July 28....

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Stronger Sugar Output in Brazil Pressures Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14 (-0.84%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -5.30 (-1.12%). Sugar prices were under pressure Wednesday on signs of stronger global sugar production in Brazil after Brazil's ministry of agriculture and livestock said that...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Sugar Prices Slip on Signs of Stronger Sugar Output in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.48%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -4.30 (-0.90%). Sugar prices are under pressure today on signs of stronger global sugar production in Brazil after Brazil's ministry of agriculture and livestock said that sugar...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Arabica Coffee Slips as Brazil Tariff Fears Ease

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is down -3.60 (-1.21%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is up +59 (+1.76%). Coffee prices today are mixed, with robusta coffee climbing to a 2-week high. Arabica coffee is under pressure for a second day today after Commerce Secretary Lutnick said Tuesday...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Cattle Look to Wednesday Following New All Time Highs

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session $1.40 to $1.85 higher across most contracts. Cash activity settled in at $230-232 in the South last week, with $240-245 in the North. Feeder cattle futures settled Tuesday trade with contracts up $2.50 to $2.70 at the final bell. The CME Feeder Cattle...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Hogs Bulls Look to Correct Tuesday’s Weakness

Lean hog futures saw losses of $1.27 to $2.15 across most contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was up 79 cents on Tuesday afternoon, at $112.14. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 2 cents at $110.30 on July 25. USDA’s Tuesday PM FOB plant pork cutout value...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025

Five Products To Be Hit By Trump's Incoming Tariffs

The United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail to reach accords with President Donald Trump to avert the higher rates, and this risks raising prices for consumers.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025

7 Cafeteria Foods From the ’80s That Would Never Pass Today’s Guidelines

If you grew up in the 1980s, you probably remember school lunches that were greasy, cheesy, and loaded with processed goodness. Back then, nutritional standards were looser, food allergies were barely discussed, and portion control was an afterthought. What passed for a hot lunch in the ‘80s would raise red…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 29, 2025

Cattle Extend to New Highs on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.40 to $1.85 across most contracts on Tuesday trade. Cash activity settled in at $230-232 in the South last week, with $240-245 in the North. Feeder cattle futures settled the Tuesday session with contracts up $2.50 to $2.70. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back...

Barchart · Jul 29, 2025