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Lean hog futures posted 95 cent to $1.62 losses on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was reported at $84.31, down $1.69 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on November 4 at $90.86. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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Judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP after defying court order: ‘This should never happen in America’

The government failed to ensure states could quickly send out partial benefits, leading to preventable delays that are leaving millions of families hungry, judge says

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Gain on Short Covering as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.08 (+0.57%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.05%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses and moved higher on Thursday as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in sugar futures. The...

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Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families

The Trump administration now says cuts to the biggest government food program won't be as deep as previously expected during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Hogs Slipping Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of 65 cents to $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday morning was reported at $84.67, up down $1.72 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on November 4 at $90.86. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

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Government Shutdown 2025: Do Unused SNAP Benefits Roll Over Each Month?

Here's everything you need to know about SNAP rollover rules, EBT usage, the government shutdown and how to make the most of your food assistance in 2026.

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Sugar Prices Rebound as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.12 (+0.85%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +1.50 (+0.36%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and moved higher as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL...

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What SNAP beneficiaries are getting in November

The Trump administration has revised the calculations states must use for stopgap food benefits.

Axios

Cattle Traders Look to Thursday with Expanded Limits

Both live ($10.75) and feeder ($13.75) futures will have expanded limits on Thursday due to Wednesday’s limit losses. Live cattle futures fell the $7.25 limit on Wednesday as longs continue to flood the exits. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,228 head offered, with...

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The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America

US leaders have long shown some responsibility to help poor people meet basic nutritional needs. That era appears over

The Guardian - US

Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were mixed, with nearbys up 5 cents to 70 cents and other contracts slipping lower. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $86, up $1.29 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8 cents on November 3 at...

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Stronger Sugar Output in India Knocks Sugar Prices Lower

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.11 (-0.77%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.17%). Sugar prices retreated on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 5-year nearest-futures low. Signs of a larger sugar crop in India, the world's second-largest...

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Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog future are mixed with contracts 65 cents higher to 45 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday morning was reported at $86.39, up $2.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8 cents on November 3 at $90.90. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Cattle Resumes Limit Losses on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down the $7.25 limit so far on Wednesday. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,228 head offered, with bids at $228-230.50. Outside of that, Northern sales were reported at 230-230.50, with $232 Southern sales. Feeder cattle are $9.25 lower across...

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The Texas Tribune

“We don’t know what we’re going to eat”: Texans are still waiting for November SNAP benefits

Although the federal government has said it will deposit half of November benefits, Texans are still unsure when money will land in their accounts.

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Signs of a Larger Sugar Crop in India

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.56%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -0.70 (-0.17%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with NY sugar posting a 5-year nearest-futures low. Signs of a larger sugar crop in India, the world's second-largest...

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Cattle Looking to Wednesday Trade Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down $4.35 to $5.025 to close out the day. Preliminary open interest was down 1,483 in December, but up 2,615 contracts across the rest. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week ranged from $230 to $232 in the north, with Southern...

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Hog Traders Focus on Wednesday with Weaker Tuesday Action

Lean hog futures saw losses of 65 cents to $1.30 across the front months on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest was up 1,989 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday afternoon was reported at $84.71, up 5 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another...

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Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says Trump 'Illegally' Withheld Billions In SNAP Funds, Defying Court And Congress: 'He'd Rather Let 16 Million Kids Go Hungry'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of illegally withholding billions in food assistance, charging that the move defied both Congress and the courts amid a nationwide hunger crisis.

International Business Times UK

'Life or Death for Our Country': Trump Issues Stark Warning Ahead of Supreme Court Showdown

Trump links SNAP benefit payments to the end of the US government shutdown, leaving millions of Americans uncertain about their food assistance.

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Hogs Faces Tuesday Weakness as the Cutout Slips Below $100

Lean hog futures saw losses of 65 cents to $1.30 across the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday afternoon was reported at $84.71, up 5 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 21 cents on October 30 at $90.98....

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Cattle Falls Lower on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were down $4.35 to $5.025 to close out the day. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week ranged from $230 to $232 in the north, with Southern sales near $235-237. Feeder cattle closed the Tuesday session with contracts down $7.30 to $7.60....

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Sugar Prices Sharply Lower on the Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.43 (-2.94%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -9.90 (-2.34%). Sugar prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday and are just above last week's significant lows. Sugar prices retreated on Tuesday after Conab, Brazil's crop...

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Cattle Resume Selling on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are down $4.35 to $4.65 so far at midday. Cash trade ranged from $230 to $232 in the north last week, with Southern sales near $235-237. Feeder cattle futures are posting $7 to $7.50 losses on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index fell $3.92 to $343.33 on...

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Hogs Falling Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are down $1 to $1.50 so far on the Tuesday session. USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday morning was reported at $84.07, up 66 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 21 cents on October 30 at $90.98. USDA’s pork...

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