The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Sugar Prices Sharply Lower as the Dollar Rallies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.30 (-1.81%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -10.00 (-2.03%). Sugar prices fell sharply Thursday due to a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-week high Thursday, sparking long liquidation...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

Cattle Fall From Highs as Traders Reject Thursday Rally

Live cattle futures are falling $1.40 to $1.70 at midday. Cash trade saw very light $225 Southern action reported on Tuesday. Bids are showing up at $223-227 so far on Thursday in the South. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards, showed no sales on the...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

Corn Sticking Close to Unchanged at Midday

Corn futures are down fractionally in the nearby contracts, with new crop December up ¼ cent. There were 37 delivery notices for July corn overnight, taking the total for the month to 362. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1/4 cent at $3.85 1/4. USDA...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

7 best plants for small backyards – compact yet striking species that will transform even the tiniest of yards

Having a small yard doesn't mean you have to compromise on plants

Homes & Gardens · Jul 10, 2025

Hog Look to Thursday AM Trade

Lean hog futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts up anywhere from 12 to 80 cents in the front months. Preliminary open interest was down 2,085 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $111.90 on Wednesday afternoon, down 12 cents from the day prior. The...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

Cotton Slipping Early on Thursday

Cotton price action is showing modest losses of 4 to 10 points. Futures posted gains of 28 to 40 points on the Wednesday session to rebound from recent weakness. The July contract rolled off the board at 64.96. Crude oil was down 4 cents/barrel to close at $68.29, with the...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

Cattle Traders Look to React to Another Border Closure

Live cattle futures settled Wednesday with contracts up 50 to 70 cents and August down 20. Cash trade saw very light $225 Southern action reported on Tuesday. It has been quiet otherwise. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards, showed no sales on the 928 head,...

Barchart · Jul 10, 2025

'I Would Disappear': Politician Who Fled Communist China Says 'They Want Me To Shut Up' About China's 'Soft Power Invasion' of U.S. Water, Farmland

The war for America's future isn't being fought with tanks or missiles. It's happening quietly through farmland, water systems, universities and tech platforms. And one woman who fled communist China is raising the alarm before it's too late.

Benzinga · Jul 10, 2025

Trump Dismisses Concerns of Chinese Businesses Purchasing Land by Military Bases: 'I Have a Good Relationship With President Xi'

The president's dismissal follows his administration's announcement that he may take executive action and collaborate with states to ban farmland sales to buyers linked to China and other foreign adversaries.

Latin Times · Jul 9, 2025

Hog Bulls Recover on Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures rounded out the midweek trade with contracts up anywhere from 12 to 80 cents in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $111.90 on Wednesday afternoon, down 12 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down $1.00 at $107.33...

Barchart · Jul 9, 2025