The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs

A chaotic back-and-forth over President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans has farmers, activists, organizations and businesses wondering whether they will receive the funding they rely on

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Top Government Watchdog Fired by Trump Refuses to Leave, Is Forcibly Removed from Office

The inspector general of the USDA was reportedly forced out of her office by security after refusing to comply with her dismissal by the Trump administration.

Latin Times · Jan 29, 2025

Sugar Posts Moderate Gains as Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.22 (+1.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +11.40 (+2.23%). Sugar prices Wednesday settled moderately higher, with London sugar posting a 6-week high. Over the past week, strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has...

Barchart · Jan 29, 2025

Understanding The Impact Of Avian Flu On Egg Prices

Learn about the impact of avian flu on egg prices and production due to necessary bird culling.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

Sugar Prices Gain as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.06 (+0.31%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +4.50 (+0.89%). Sugar prices on Tuesday settled moderately higher as they consolidated below Monday's 3-week highs. Over the past week, recent strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL...

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

Arabica Coffee Posts Another Record High on Global Supply Concerns

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) Tuesday closed up +8.30 (+2.38%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) closed up +100 (+1.83%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled moderately higher, with arabica posting a new record of nearest-futures high. Prices rose Tuesday after Conab, Brazil's government crop forecasting agency, forecast that Brazil's...

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.47%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is up +5.30 (+1.05%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher but remain below Monday's 3-week highs. Today's rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-month high has...

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

Coffee Prices Supported by Supply Risks and Brazilian Real Strength

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) today is up +5.40 (+1.55%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) is up +77 (+1.419%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher but remain below Monday's significant highs. Prices rose today after Conab, Brazil's government crop forecasting agency, forecast that Brazil's 2025/26 coffee crop will...

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

SNAP restrictions won't be beneficial

"Over 42.1 million Americans, about 13% of all families, receive SNAP benefits"

Salon · Jan 27, 2025

Sugar Prices Post Moderate Gains as the Dollar Slides

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Monday closed up +0.15 (+0.79%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +8.80 (+1.77%). Sugar prices Monday settled higher for a fourth consecutive session and posted 2-1/2 week highs. Monday's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a...

Barchart · Jan 27, 2025