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The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Lean hog futures saw front month April up 47 cents ahead of next week’s expiration, as other contracts were down 25 to 77 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.92 on Thursday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 24 cents on April 7 at...

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Cotton Rallies on Thursday

Cotton futures closed out the Thursday rally with contracts up 80 to 159 points across most contracts. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index was $0.325 lower at $98.600. Crude oil was back up $4.06 on the day. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheet...

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Corn Slips Lower on Thursday, as the Trade Looks Past USDA Reports

Corn futures saw losses on Thursday, with contracts down 1 ½ to 3 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 cents at $4.05 1/2. Crude oil was back up $4.06 on Thursday. South Korean importers purchased 136,000 MT of corn in tenders overnight, following the...

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Sugar Prices Sharply Lower on Robust Global Supplies

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.31 (-2.18%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -8.70 (-2.06%). Sugar prices continued their week-long slide on Thursday, with NY sugar dropping to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low....

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Hogs Holding Steady on Thursday

Lean hog futures are up a quarter in soon to expire April, with other contracts steady to a dime lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.90 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 24 cents on April 7 at $90.30. Export Sales data...

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Cotton Rallying on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with 127 to 150 point gains at Thursday’s midday. The outside markets are generally supportive, with the US dollar index is $0.445 lower at $98.475. Crude oil is back up $3.21 at midday. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheet for cotton showed the US...

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Corn Slipping on Thursday, as USDA Raises World Stocks

Corn futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as USDA showed increased world stocks. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4 1/4 cents at $4.03 1/2. Crude oil is back up $3.21 so far on Thursday. South Korean importers purchased 136,000 MT...

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Soybeans Holding onto Thursday Gains as USDA Makes Few Major Changes

Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 cent gains at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/4 cents at $10.97. Soymeal futures are up $2.30 to $3.50 on the day, with Soy Oil futures down 30 to 35 points on the day. Crude oil is...

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Wheat Falling After USDA Adds Bushels to the Balance Sheet

The wheat complex is slipping on Thursday, following an increased stocks number from USDA on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 9 to 11 cents in the red on Thursday. KC HRW futures are 9 to 11 cents lower so far on the session. MPLS spring wheat is down 6 to...

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Sugar Prices Tumble Amid Prospects of Ample Global Supplies

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.97%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -7.90 (-1.87%). Sugar prices continued their week-long slide today, with NY sugar dropping to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low. Negative carryover...

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Hogs Look to Thursday Following Weaker Midweek Action

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, as contracts closed with losses of a dime in some deferreds to $2.40 in June. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday afternoon due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 13 cents on April 3...

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The Healthy Waiver Shift How New State Food Rules Are Changing SNAP Purchases in 2026

The federal government sets the baseline rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. For decades, the program allowed participants to purchase almost any food item, regardless of its nutritional value. That federal standard is fracturing in 2026. Individual states are demanding more control over how taxpayer funds are spent at…

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Hogs Fall Lower on Wednesday

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Sugar Prices Slump as Crude Oil Plunges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.35 (-2.40%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long slide on Wednesday, falling to 3-week lows. Wednesday's 16% plunge in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) weighed on sugar...

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Hogs Falling Back on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts down 37 cents to $1.90 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up another 13 cents on April 3 at $90.06. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

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‘You can never really catch up’: The Iran war is exacerbating already high grocery bills, and it will only get worse if the war continues, experts say

Labor shortages, inflation, and energy costs were raising prices even before the war began, economists say.

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Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.29 (-1.99%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -6.40 (-1.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long slide today, falling to 3-week lows. Today's -16% plunge in crude oil prices (CLH26 ) is weighing on sugar prices...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday After Mixed Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were up 30 cents in the front month April, with other contracts down 35 to 70 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.82 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8 cents on April 3 at $89.93. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

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Sugar Prices Retreat on a Possible Increase in India's Sugar Exports

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.39 (-2.61%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.61%). Sugar prices tumbled to 2.5-week lows on Tuesday and settled sharply lower after India ruled out a ban on its sugar exports, which could...

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Hogs Leaking Lower at Midday

Lean hog futures are 7 to 60 cents lower in the front months at Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.83 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8 cents on April 3 at $89.93. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the...

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Sugar Prices Sink as India Rules Out Sugar Export Ban

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.32 (-2.14%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.70 (-1.31%). Sugar prices fell to 2.5-week lows today after India ruled out a ban on its sugar exports, which could boost global supplies. India's Food Secretary...

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures saw gains of as little as 12 cents to $3.22 across the board on Monday. Open interest suggested some shorts covering, down 1,480 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another...

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Hogs Post Rally on Monday

Lean hog futures saw gains of as little as 12 cents to $3.22 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 16 cents on April 2 at $90.01. USDA’s pork...

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A Strong U.S. Dollar Is Squelching Grain Market Bulls

The U.S. dollar index nears 10-month highs and is pressuring grain futures including corn, soybeans, and wheat. What to watch this week.

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