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Arabica Falls as Drier Conditions in Brazil Benefit the Coffee Harvest

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) this morning is down -4.00 (-2.13%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) is not trading with markets in the UK closed today for the king's coronation. Arabica coffee is under pressure today as drier conditions in Brazil's coffee fields should accelerate the country's coffee...

Barchart · May 8, 2023

Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week in the Grain Markets

Taking a look at the outlook for corn, soybeans and wheat ahead of Friday's USDA report and weighing what it could mean for speculator interest.

Barchart · May 7, 2023

Fast-growing ground cover plants – 12 ideas for colorful and quick coverage

If you have bare patches of soil, you won't have to wait long to see these plants spring into life

Homes & Gardens · May 7, 2023

Cattle Market Mixed at Thursday Close

Front month fat cattle were mixed on the day within 15 cents of UNCH. The Thursday FCE auction had no sales for the 1,216 head listed, with bids stuck at $172 and asks up at $176. USDA confirmed limited cash sales on Thursday from $170 to $179, maintaining the bulk...

Barchart · May 4, 2023

Coffee Prices Close Lower on Economic Concerns

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) on Thursday closed down -2.55 (-1.37%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) closed down -12 (-0.50%). Coffee prices Thursday fell moderately, with arabica posting a 3-week low. Coffee prices are lower on concern that the ongoing U.S. banking turmoil will lead to slower economic...

Barchart · May 4, 2023

Economic Concerns Undercut Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) this morning is down -2.25 (-1.21%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) is down -12 (-0.50%). Coffee prices this morning are moderately lower, with arabica falling to a 3-week low. Coffee prices are lower on concern that the ongoing U.S. banking turmoil will lead...

Barchart · May 4, 2023

Arabica Coffee Closes Moderately Lower on Demand Concerns

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.25 (-0.67%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) was unchanged. Arabica coffee Wednesday closed moderately lower and posted a 3-week low. Concerns that the ongoing U.S. banking turmoil will lead to slower economic growth that curbs coffee demand are weighing...

Barchart · May 3, 2023

Coffee Prices Slip on Demand Concerns

July arabica coffee (KCN23 ) this morning is down -0.80 (-0.43%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN23 ) is unchanged. Coffee prices this morning are moderately lower, with arabica falling to a 3-week low. Concerns that the ongoing U.S. banking turmoil will lead to slower economic growth that curbs coffee...

Barchart · May 3, 2023

Hogs - A Bullish Trend in the Pork Market

The demand for ribs and other pork products is approaching the peak season during the summer. As the lean hog futures head into the 2023 grilling season, June futures prices have risen to over the 90 cents per pound level, and hogs continue to make higher lows since the April…

Barchart · May 3, 2023

Hogs- A Slightly Bullish Trend in the Pork Market

The demand for ribs and other pork products is approaching the peak season during the summer. As the lean hog futures head into the 2023 grilling season, June futures prices have risen to over the 90 cents per pound level, and hogs continue to make higher lows since the April…

Barchart · May 3, 2023