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Sugar Prices Finish Lower as Supply Concerns Ease

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.51 (-2.53%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.25%). Sugar prices Tuesday fell sharply, with NY sugar posting a 1-1/2 week low and London sugar posting a 2-1/2 week low. Above-normal monsoon rain...

Barchart · Jul 9, 2024

Sugar Prices Slump as Supply Concerns Ease

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.47 (-2.33%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -14.00 (-2.50%). Sugar prices today are sharply lower, with NY sugar falling to a 1-1/2 week low and London sugar sliding to a 2-1/2 week low. Above-normal...

Barchart · Jul 9, 2024

Coffee Prices Surge on Dry Weather and Reduced Vietnam Exports

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is up +12.55 (+5.35%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) is up +212 (+4.88%). Coffee prices today are sharply higher for a second day, with Sep arabica and Sep robusta posting contract highs and nearest-future July robusta posting an all-time high. Coffee prices...

Barchart · Jul 9, 2024

Best hibiscus varieties – for large, tropical blooms no matter your climate

Hibiscus are known for being a tropical plant, but some varieties are extremely cold tolerant

Homes & Gardens · Jul 6, 2024

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

A Native American tribe in North Dakota is planning a sprawling greenhouse complex on its reservation

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2024

Sugar Prices Finish Lower on Speculation India Could Resume Sugar Exports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Friday closed down -0.39 (-1.90%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -9.30 (-1.59%). Sugar prices posted moderate losses on Friday, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. Sugar prices are under pressure on negative carryover from...

Barchart · Jul 5, 2024

Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Production Concerns in Brazil and Vietnam

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) on Friday closed up +4.75 (+2.12%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) closed up +32 (+0.77%). Coffee prices on Friday rallied moderately, with arabica and robusta posting 1-1/2 week highs. Coffee prices moved higher on concerns that drier-than-normal conditions could adversely affect Brazil's and...

Barchart · Jul 5, 2024

Sugar Prices Weighed Down on Speculation India Could Resume Sugar Exports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.36%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -7.80 (-1.33%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower and are weighed down on negative carryover from Wednesday when the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISM) forecasted...

Barchart · Jul 5, 2024

Coffee Prices Supported by Weather Concerns in Brazil and Vietnam

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is up +4.50 (+2.01%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) is up +24 (+0.58%). Coffee prices today are climbing, with arabica and robusta posting 1-1/2 week highs. Coffee prices are moving higher on concerns that drier-than-normal conditions could adversely affect Brazil's and Vietnam's...

Barchart · Jul 5, 2024

US reports fourth case of bird flu in humans

Colorado dairy worker recovers as officials work toward vaccines and offer farmers financial aid

The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2024