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Does The Spread Of Bird Flu Threaten Corn Demand?

Looking at what this week's Bird Flu news and Chinese demand rumors mean for the corn market after last week's strong post-USDA report performance.

Barchart · Apr 6, 2024

The 7 Best Plants for a Forest Garden — Add a Beautiful, Semi-Wild Feel to Your Space

The trend for creating a wild backyard look that feels like a forest is an easy low-maintenance option. Choose the right plants and it offers a naturally screened garden too

Livingetc · Apr 6, 2024

Easing Supply Concerns Weigh on Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Friday closed down -0.37 (-1.65%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed down -3.80 (-0.58%). Sugar prices Friday fell to 1-week lows and closed moderately lower. Sugar prices are under pressure on negative carryover from Wednesday when Vietnam's Office...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2024

Cattle Futures Close Higher on Thursday Bounce

Fat cattle futures were 25 cents to $1.05 higher across the front months. April gapped higher at the open and traded from +13 to +92 cents for the day. Short covering was noted, with preliminary open interest dropping 3,502 contracts on the day. Nearby feeders were $1.30 to $2 stronger...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2024

Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Strength in the Brazilian Real

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.14 (+0.63%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed up +3.00 (+0.46%). Sugar prices Thursday finished moderately higher. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) boosted sugar futures after the real on Thursday climbed to a...

Barchart · Apr 4, 2024

Sugar Slightly Higher on Strength in the Brazilian Real

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) this morning is up +0.08 (+0.35%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) is up +1.40 (+0.22%). Sugar prices today are slightly higher. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has boosted sugar futures after the real today climbed to a...

Barchart · Apr 4, 2024

Lawmakers gather information after Texas bird flu case - Roll Call

A human case of avian influenza in Texas this week has prompted Congress to gather information about risks to public health and agriculture.

Roll Call · Apr 4, 2024

H5N1: What to know about the bird flu cases in cows, goats and people

Bird flu in cows and goats has raised alarm in the U.S. To date, four people are thought to have caught the virus from cattle, but the risk to the general public is low.

LiveScience · Apr 4, 2024

Sugar Prices Mixed on Stronger Thailand Sugar Production and Higher Crude Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.10 (-0.45%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed up +3.80 (+0.59%). Sugar prices on Wednesday settled mixed. Better-than-expected sugar production in Thailand weighed on coffee prices Wednesday after Vietnam's Office of the Cane and Sugar...

Barchart · Apr 3, 2024

Coffee Prices Finish Sharply Higher as Drought in Vietnam Curbs Coffee Production

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +5.85 (+2.96%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) closed up +149 (+4.07%). Coffee prices Wednesday rallied sharply for a second day, with arabica posting a 3-1/2 month high and robusta posting a new record high. Concern that excessive dryness in...

Barchart · Apr 3, 2024