The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Egg prices soar as bird flu takes toll on US hen flock

Average price of eggs rose nearly 30 cents since October, with egg production down 4% from prior year

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2024

US animal lab from which monkeys escaped accused of widespread abuse

AGI in South Carolina investigated by government after leaked files revealed traumatic injuries and animal deaths

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2024

Arabica Coffee Recovers on Weaker Dollar and Smaller Brazilian Crop Estimate

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) on Friday closed up +1.25 (+0.39%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) closed down -50 (-0.99%). Coffee prices were mixed Friday, with underlying support from a weaker dollar. In addition, consultancy group Safras & Mercado Friday estimated the 2025/26 Brazilian coffee crop at 62.45...

Barchart · Dec 20, 2024

Sugar Prices Slide on Possible Resumption of India Sugar Exports

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.15 (-0.76%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices today extended this week's sharp losses, with NY sugar posting a 3-month low and London sugar posting a 4-month low. Sugar came under...

Barchart · Dec 19, 2024

Coffee Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) today is down -6.40 (-1.92%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) is down -42 (-0.82%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-year high is negative for most commodity prices, including coffee. A bearish factor...

Barchart · Dec 19, 2024

California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country

Whether the rest of the nation is willing to follow California's lead remains to be seen.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2024

Rising Brazil Sugar Production and Record Low Brazilian Real Hammers Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.19 (-0.96%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -3.40 (-0.66%). Sugar prices Wednesday added to this week's sharp losses, with NY sugar posting a 3-month low and London sugar posting a 4-month low. Brazil's larger-than-expected...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2024

Coffee Prices Settle Mixed as Arabica Supported by Dryness in Brazil

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) Wednesday closed up +7.70 (+2.37%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) closed down -65 (-1.25%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled mixed, with arabica posting a 1-week high. Coffee prices are seeing support from dry conditions in Brazil, the world's largest producer of arabica coffee....

Barchart · Dec 18, 2024

Sugar Prices Pressured by Prospects of Larger Brazil Sugar Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.17 (-0.86%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -1.90 (-0.37%). Sugar prices today added to this week's sharp losses, with NY sugar posting a 3-month low and London sugar posting a 4-month low. Brazil's larger-than-expected...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2024

Arabica Coffee Rallies on Excessive Dryness in Brazil

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) today is up +6.40 (+1.97%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF25 ) is down -36 (-0.60%). Coffee prices today are mixed, with arabica posting a 1-week high. Coffee prices are seeing support from dry conditions in Brazil, the world's largest producer of arabica coffee. Somar...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2024