The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Grain Prices: Are the Lows in for the Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets?

Earlier this morning, I spoke about the corn, wheat, and soybean markets in my interview with Michelle Rook of AgWeb's Markets Now. We also discussed the cattle market, the uptrend in the stock market, and where interest rates are headed.

Barchart · Jan 10, 2024

Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses on Increased Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH24 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.95 (-1.60%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) closed up +18 (+0.61%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled mixed, with Mar robusta posting a contract high. Arabica prices Wednesday were under pressure on the outlook for an increase in supplies. ICE...

Barchart · Jan 10, 2024

Sugar Prices Follow Crude Prices Lower

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) closed down -0.29 (-1.34%) on Wednesday, and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH24) closed down -9.50 (-1.53%). Sugar prices on Wednesday posted moderate losses. Weakness in crude prices weighs on sugar as WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) fell more than -1% on...

Barchart · Jan 10, 2024

Coffee Closes Higher on Dry Conditions in Brazil and Tight Robusta Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH24 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.70 (+1.49%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) closed up +47 (+1.63%). Coffee prices on Tuesday posted moderate gains, with robusta climbing to a 2-week high. Arabica coffee prices have support on concern that recent dry weather in Brazil will...

Barchart · Jan 9, 2024

Sugar Prices Finish Mixed as Dollar Strength Spurs Long Liquidation

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.18%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH24 ) closed up +0.90 (+0.14%). Sugar prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with London sugar posting a 3-week high. Global sugar supply concerns have sparked fund buying and are supporting...

Barchart · Jan 9, 2024

Arabica Coffee Closes Lower as Brazil's Coffee Exports Jump

March arabica coffee (KCH24 ) on Monday closed down -1.40 (-0.77%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) closed up +90 (+3.22%). Coffee prices on Monday settled mixed, with arabica falling to a 4-week low. Signs of larger arabica coffee supplies are bearish for prices after Brazil's Trade Ministry reported...

Barchart · Jan 8, 2024

Sugar Rallies as Global Sugar Supply Concerns Spark Fund Buying

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Monday closed up +0.63 (+2.98%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH24 ) closed up +14.60 (+2.40%). Sugar prices on Monday rallied sharply and posted 1-week highs. Global sugar supply concerns have sparked fund buying of sugar futures and are supporting...

Barchart · Jan 8, 2024

Arabica Coffee Prices Fall on a Jump in Brazil's Coffee Exports

March arabica coffee (KCH24 ) this morning is down -1.40 (-0.77%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) is up +93 (+3.33%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed, with arabica falling to a 4-week low. Signs of larger arabica coffee supplies are bearish for prices after Brazil's Trade Ministry reported...

Barchart · Jan 8, 2024

Can $3 billion persuade Black farmers to trust the Department of Agriculture?

The Biden administration hopes changes to farming can help achieve its climate agenda. The Department of Agriculture has an additional goal: improving service to Black and other underserved farmers.

WEKU · Jan 8, 2024

How to grow a cherry tree from seed – expert tips for harvesting and planting cherry pits

Next time you eat these delicious fruits, consider saving the stones – with a bit of patience and know-how, you can grow them into trees

Homes & Gardens · Jan 8, 2024