The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Robusta Coffee Climbs to a New Record High on Global Crop Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) on Friday closed up +4.30 (+1.95%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) closed up +57 (+1.48%). Coffee prices on Friday settled moderately higher, with Arabica posting a 7-1/2 month high and Robusa posting a new all-time high. Coffee crop concerns in Brazil and Vietnam...

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

NY Sugar Falls to a 5-Week Low on Higher Sugar Output in Brazil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) this morning is down -0.17 (-0.82%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) is up +1.50 (+0.24%). Sugar prices this morning are mixed, with NY sugar falling to a 5-week low. Increased sugar output in Brazil is undercutting sugar prices today...

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

Coffee Prices Surge on Global Crop Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) this morning is up +10.80 (+4.90%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) is up +89 (+2.32%). Coffee prices this morning are moving sharply higher for a second day, with Arabica posting a 7-1/2 month high and Robusa posting a new all-time high. Coffee crop...

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

U.S. trade mission to visit India to explore opportunities in agribusiness

US trade delegation explores agribusiness opportunities in India, aiming to boost American exports to rising middle-class consumers.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Sugar Prices Close Slightly Lower as Supply Concerns Fade

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.14%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed down -1.60 (-0.25%). Sugar prices Wednesday fell slightly, with London sugar posting a 2-1/2 week low. Sugar prices have been under pressure since last Wednesday when Thailand's...

Barchart · Apr 10, 2024

Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Crop Concerns in Brazil and Vietnam

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.10 (+0.52), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) closed up +49 (+1.31%). Coffee prices on Wednesday shook off early losses and closed moderately higher as prices recovered on coffee crop concerns in Brazil and Vietnam. Robusta coffee coffee posted a...

Barchart · Apr 10, 2024

Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus

The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.

WEKU · Apr 10, 2024

Sugar Prices See Continued Pressure from Improved Supply Outlook

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) this morning is up +0.01 (+0.05%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) is down -0.90 (-0.14%). Sugar prices this morning are narrowly mixed, with London sugar falling to a 2-1/2 week low. Sugar prices have been under pressure since last...

Barchart · Apr 10, 2024

Coffee Prices Mixed as Vietnam Crop Concerns Boost Robusta

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) this morning is down -0.60 (-0.28), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) is up +35 (+0.94%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed. Robusta coffee is just below last Thursday's all-time high, and arabica coffee is slightly below Monday's 5-3/4 month high. Arabica coffee is...

Barchart · Apr 10, 2024

Total solar eclipse 2026 — Everything you need to know

When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

Space · Apr 10, 2024