The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Sugar Prices Surge on Forecasts for a Global Sugar Deficit

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.84 (+3.25%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed up +16.70 (+2.29%). Sugar prices Tuesday rallied sharply, with NY sugar climbing to a 4-1/2 month high and London sugar posting a 12-year high. Sugar prices surged Tuesday...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Barchart Predicts Corn Yield Above The USDA’s Latest Forecast

Today Barchart released its September 2023 Crop Production and Yield Forecasts for US corn and soybeans. The latest report sees end-of-season yield at 177.6 (bu/ac) for Corn, which is 2.6 (bu/ac) above the USDA’s latest forecast. The 2023 growing season has seen greater variability in crop and weather conditions in...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week In The Grain Markets

A deep dive into wheat. What makes it so complex, why seasoned traders think it's dangerous and what is happening around the world.

Barchart · Sep 3, 2023

Best flowers to sow in the fall – 16 beautiful blooms to start now for a spectacular display

Now is the time to start growing these stunning perennials and annuals to bloom next year

Homes & Gardens · Aug 30, 2023

Sugar Prices Mixed as London Sugar Rallies After Being Closed Monday

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.12 (-0.47%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed up +15.50 (+2.18%). Sugar prices Tuesday settled mixed, with London sugar climbing to a 4-month high. NY sugar Tuesday fell back from a 2-1/4 month high and posted...

Barchart · Aug 29, 2023

Mt. Folly Farm kicks off “climate-smart” farming programs through USDA grant

Mt. Folly Farm is getting $5 million from the grant to help it focus on what the USDA calls “climate-smart” farming.

WEKU · Aug 29, 2023

Sugar Prices Jump on Speculation India Will Soon Ban Sugar Exports

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Monday closed up +0.74 (+2.98%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) did not trade Monday with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. Sugar prices Monday rallied to a 2-month high and closed sharply higher on speculation India will...

Barchart · Aug 28, 2023

Friday Cattle Market Went Higher into Weekend

Live cattle futures were up by 45 to 82 cents on Friday. That extended the gain for the October contract to $2.35 for the week. USDA confirmed another day of solid cash market volume on Friday. Prices were mainly near $178-$179 for TX, which is even wk/wk. Northern business was...

Barchart · Aug 28, 2023

America's Alcohol Czar Wants Stricter Federal Guidelines for Drinking

George Koob says the U.S. could follow Canada's lead and recommend no more than two alcoholic drinks per week.

Reason · Aug 25, 2023

Sugar Prices Underpinned on a Lack of Monsoon Rain in India

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Friday closed up +0.54 (+2.22%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed +16.00 (+2.31%). Sugar prices Friday posted moderate gains, with NY sugar climbing to a 1-month high and London sugar climbing to a 1-week high. Sugar has carryover support...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2023