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Soybeans Falling Back on Monday Morning Trade with Weather and Outside Pressures

Soybeans are trading with 32 to 35 cent losses on Monday morning, with a wetter forecast and sharply lower crude oil playing a pressure factor. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 10 ½ cents higher, with the front months leading the bull spreading. August managed a 43...

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'Coercive and Unconscionable': Trump's USDA Sued for Starving Poor Bronx Neighbourhood Over $3 Clorox

A Bronx store challenges the USDA's SNAP suspension, arguing it threatens food access in a low-income area. The case underscores tensions between programme enforcement and community needs.

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8 Sweet-Smelling Plants That Will Fill Your Porch with Beautiful Fragrance This July

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In 1890, European starlings introduced in New York’s Central Park began a spread that eventually produced about 150 million birds across North America

A small experiment in New York's Central Park initiated a major biological invasion. European starlings rapidly spread across North America after their 1890 introduction. These adaptable birds now number around 150 million across the continent. Their presence causes significant agricultural losses and displaces native species. This event serves as a…

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How Long Eggs Stay Fresh in the Refrigerator, According to USDA

Eggs are a nutritious and affordable household breakfast staple for busy families. Knowing exactly how long they last prevents accidental waste and saves you money. The federal government provides specific safety guidelines for maximizing egg freshness at home. Many shoppers misunderstand the confusing dates printed on the cardboard egg carton.…

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US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

The United States will restart importing Mexican cattle after a year-long ban. This halt had previously driven American beef prices to record highs. The ban was initially imposed to prevent the screwworm pest from entering the country. However, the pest was later detected in Texas and New Mexico farms. Imports…

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U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.

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Cattle Post Strength on Friday as Reports of Border Reopening Surface After the Close

Live cattle futures saw gains of 27 cents to $1.67 across most contracts, with August holding for a $2.65 gain this week. Cash trade was picked up at $230-231 across the country this week. Feeder cattle futures saw strength on Friday with contracts $1.17 to $2.97 across the board, with...

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Hogs Extend Strength to Friday’s Close

Lean hog futures held higher on Friday, with contracts 12 to 70 cents higher at the close, with August $1.20 higher on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was down $2.77 in the Friday PM report to $99.37. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 40 cents higher on...

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Soybeans Extend Buying into the End of the Week

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 10 ½ cents higher, with the front months leading the bull spreading. August managed a 43 ½ cent gain this week, with November 50 ½ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 3/4 cents at $12.14...

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Sugar Prices Close Mildly Higher Ahead of the Weekend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.08 (+0.54%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +1.00 (0.22%). Sugar prices on Friday closed mildly higher on a slightly weaker dollar and on some pre-weekend short-covering after posting a 1-week low earlier in...

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Soybeans Powering Higher on the Friday Session

Soybeans are trading with contracts 10 to 11 cents higher at Friday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 10 1/4 cents at $12.14 1/4. Soymeal futures are $2.20 to $2.50, with Soy Oil futures down 92 to 115 points at midday. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows...

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Hogs Back to Mixed Trade on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts 50 cents higher to a dine lower. USDA’s national base hog price was down $4.70 in the Friday AM report to $97.06. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 40 cents higher on July 22 at $97.48. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

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Sugar Prices Trade on a Weak Note as Oil Prices Fall

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is unchanged, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.15%). Sugar prices are trading on a weak note as WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) fell -4%, giving back much of Thursday’s rally of +6.17%. Today’s fall in...

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Coffee Prices Rebound Higher After This Week’s Sell-off

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +4.00 (+1.29%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +57 (+1.54%). Coffee prices today rebounded higher after falling sharply on Thursday. NY Sep coffee today edged to a new 2.5-week low, but then rebounded higher on some apparent pre-weekend short-covering...

International Business Times UK

Trump's Anti-Fraud Campaign Flops as Red States Prove Alleged SNAP Scammers Are Legitimate

Trump's anti-fraud campaign targeting SNAP faces scrutiny as Ohio and Georgia challenge findings, reducing alleged fraud figures significantly.

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The Grocery Departments Seeing the Biggest Price Changes This Year

Planning your household grocery budget requires understanding current agricultural market trends. Federal economists recently updated their predictions for supermarket costs this year. Food at home prices are predicted to increase slightly in 2026. However, specific grocery departments are experiencing wild price swings. Tracking these specific departmental shifts helps you shop…

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Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly impacts livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.

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Cattle Look to Friday After Thursday Bounce

$2.20 higher. Open interest was up 1,868 contracts. Cash trade has picked up mostly to $230 across the country. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,530 head, with bids at $230. Feeder cattle futures found some buyers to close with contracts $2.60 to $4.90...

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Hogs Continue to Climb as Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures closed with gains of 30 to 70 cents across most front months, with other contracts down 15 to 12 cents higher. Open interest was up 1,747 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $102.14 Thursday afternoon, up $1.06 from the day prior. The...

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7 Plants That Actually Thrive on Neglect in a Heatwave – And Look Beautiful Even When You Forget to Water Them

Create a tough yet colorful yard with these low-maintenance drought-tolerant plants for pots and borders

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Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday, with Front Month Strength

Lean hog futures closed with gains of 30 to 70 cents across most front months, with other contracts down 15 to 12 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $102.14 Thursday afternoon, up $1.06 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 56 cents higher...

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Soybeans Extend to Fresh Highs on Thursday

Soybeans saw some late pressure to pull off the intraday highs, as contracts were up 1 ¼ to 5 vents across most nearby contracts, with some deferreds down fractionally to 4 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 4 3/4 cents at $12.04. Soymeal futures were 40...

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Cattle Get a Thursday Bounce, with Beef Slipping in the PM Report

Live cattle futures got some bottom pickers to show up on Thursday, with contracts $1.17 to $2.20 higher. Cash trade has picked up mostly to $230 across the country. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,530 head, with bids at $230. Feeder cattle futures...

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USDA Proposes Lower Assessment Rate for Southeastern California Grape Growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to lower the assessment rate paid by handlers of grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California. The proposal, published by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026, would reduce the assessment from $0.030 to…

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