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Sugar Prices Undercut as Crude Oil Sinks

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.00 (-0.67%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with NY sugar falling to a 1.75-month low and London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Today’s -5% plunge...

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The New World Screwworm Is Still Center Stage for Cattle Prices. Depending on the Day, It’s Either Bullish or Bearish.

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Protesters seek to stop plan to cull hundreds of geese in Alabama

Homeowners association in Madison incites protests and calls for humane solutions after voting to kill geese

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A Devastating Livestock Parasite Eradicated from the United States in 1966 Has Been Detected in Texas — the First Confirmed US Cattle Case in Decades

USDA APHIS confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in cattle in Maverick County, Texas in 2026 — the first confirmed US cattle case in decades, following the parasite's re-emergence in livestock crossing the US-Mexico border. Here is the public health and livestock industry warning.

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Cotton Holding Firm on Monday Despite Crude Weakness

Cotton prices are looking at 9 to 19 point higher action so far on Monday. Futures closed with 4 to 49 points on Friday, with July still down 81 points on the week, as December fell 106 points. Crude oil was down $3.50 to $84.21/barrel. It is down $4.65 this...

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Soybeans Starting the Short Week with Losses

Soybeans are showing 5 to 6 cents losses so far on Monday morning. Futures posted slight losses on Friday, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents in the red. July was down 8 cents on the week, with November slipping 5 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price...

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Corn Posting Monday AM Losses on Following Crude Oil Pressure

Corn is trading with losses of 4 to 5 cents early on Monday morning. Futures slipped into the Friday close, with contracts steady to 1 ¾ cents higher on the day. July was down 4 ¾ cents last week, with December down 5 ¾ cents. Open interest was up 6,185...

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Hogs Look to Monday After Posing Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 last week. Open interest was up 1,581 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday afternoon, down $1.99 from the...

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Soybeans Slip Lower on Friday

Soybeans posted slight losses on Friday, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents in the red. Jule was down 8 cents on the week, with November slipping 5 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down a penny at $10.60 1/2. Soymeal futures were mixed, down a...

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Corn Holds onto Bounce into Friday’s Close, as CFTC shows Specs Turning Bearish

Corn futures slipped into the Friday close, with contracts steady to 1 ¾ cents higher on the day. July was down 4 ¾ cents this week, with December down 5 ¾ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 1/4 cents at $3.81. The weekly CFTC Commitment...

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Cotton Posts Modest Gains on Friday

Cotton futures closed with 4 to 49 points on Friday, with July still down 81 points on the week, as December fell 106 points. Crude oil was down $3.50 to $84.21/barrel. The US dollar index was down $0.054 at $99.795. CFTC data showed managed money trimming their net short in...

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Hogs Close with Gains to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday afternoon, down $1.99 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Cotton Showing Steady Friday Trade

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 43 points in July and other contracts steady to 5 points lower. Crude oil is down $2.85 to $84.86/barrel. The US dollar index is down $0.109 at $99.740. USDA’s Export Sales report now has the old crop cotton commitments at 11.541 million RB,...

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Soybean Weakness Holding On Friday

Soybeans are trading with 1 to 2 cent losses at Friday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down a penny at $10.60 1/2. Soymeal futures are mixed, down a 20 cents to a dime higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 20 to 36 points lower....

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Hogs Trading with Friday Gains

Lean hog futures are posting mixed trade on Friday, with June down 25 cents and July up 80 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.26 on Friday morning, down $3.34 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on June 10 at...

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Corn Showing a Modest Bounce at Friday’s Midday

Corn futures are up 1 to 2 cents across the front months on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 1/4 cents at $3.81. Export Sales data now has the old crop export commitment total at 82.767 MMT, which is 98% of USDA’s newly updated export...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by a Stronger Dollar and Possible US-Iran Peace Deal

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.44%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.31%). Sugar prices are trading lower today, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Sugar prices are seeing downward pressure from today’s slightly stronger dollar...

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6 State-Run Programs That Deliver Groceries to Your Door

Access to healthy food is a fundamental right, but it can be difficult for some to reach a store. Many states now operate delivery programs to help seniors and people with disabilities get the groceries they need. These services are often supported by public funds and are provided free or…

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Cotton Gains Pushing to Friday Morning

Cotton prices are up 10 to 28 points so far on Friday. Futures posted gains of 13 to 139 points across the board on Thursday, led by the front months. Crude oil was down $3.61 to $86.42/barrel after President Trump announced late in the day that there was a deal...

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Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts down 40 cents to 70 cents higher. Open interest was up 3,128 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Thursday afternoon, down 26 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 16...

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Corn Starting Friday with modest Losses

Corn prices are down ½ to 1 ½ cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed Thursday with losses of 7 to 10 ½ cents across most contracts, as increased supplies on USDA’s balance sheets added pressure. Open interest was up 5,819 contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

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A Pig Disease Eradicated in the United States 22 Years Ago Has Come Back. What Happens in the Next 30 Days Will Determine How Serious the Consequences Are.

The USDA confirmed pseudorabies virus in commercial swine in Iowa and Texas on April 30, 2026 — the first case in U.S. commercial pigs since eradication in 2004. Final quarantine zone testing runs June 12 to July 11. Pork exports, disease-free status, and biosecurity protocols are all at stake.

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This Resilient Shrub Is Replacing Lavender in Cottage Gardens – It’s Practically Effortless, Pollinators Love It, and It Doesn’t Go Woody

Discover why garden designers are favoring nepeta as a low-effort, high-impact alternative to lavender

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7 Container Plants That Thrive in North-Facing Gardens – And Bring Color to Shady Spots

Discover the best plants to brighten up a shaded planter

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Soybeans Face Thursday Weakness, as USDA Hikes Argentina Production

Soybeans closed Thursday with fractional to 8 cent losses. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 7 3/4 cents at $10.61 1/2. Soymeal futures were mixed, down $1.00 to $1.80 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 65 to 88 points lower. USDA updated their weekly Export...

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