The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Soybeans Fall Despite Another Round of Chinese Purchases, as September Crush Drops

Soybeans fell further into the close on Thursday, down 10 to 14 ¼ cents as futures faded Chinese purchases and sell a bearish NOPA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 14 1/2 cents at $12.04. Soymeal futures were down $1.20 to $4.70, with Soy Oil futures...

Barchart · Oct 15

Cattle Rally on Thursday

Live cattle futures were up $1.57 to $2.12 higher across the board on Thursday. There still have been no deliveries against October live cattle. USDA reported a few dressed northern sales at $345-355 in the north. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $224-226 bids on 898 of the...

Barchart · Oct 15

Corn Slips into Thursday’s Close with Brazil Production Hike

Corn futures faced late pressure on Thursday, with contracts closing down 1 to 4 cents at the closing bell. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 2 1/2 cents at $4.38 1/2. EIA data from this morning showed ethanol production in the week of October 9 at 1.065...

Barchart · Oct 15

Soybeans Fading Another Round of Chinese Purchases, as Crush Falls in September

Soybeans are down 10 to 12 cents across the front months at midday, as futures fade Chinese purchases and sell a bearish NOPA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 11 1/4 cents at $12.07 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $3.50 to $3.70, with Soy Oil futures...

Barchart · Oct 15

Wheat Fading Early Gains for Midday Weakness

The wheat complex is fading off the early morning gains on Thursday. Chicago SRW contracts are steady to a penny higher so far. KC HRW futures are fractionally in the red at midday. MPLS spring wheat is showing fractional losses on the session. USDA’s Export Sales report will be released...

Barchart · Oct 15

Hogs Showing a Modest Thursday Bounce

Lean hog futures are showing 20 to 30 cent gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.66 on Thursday morning afternoon, up $2.61 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 19 cents on October 12 at $75.75. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

Barchart · Oct 15

Weather Risks Underpin Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.23 (+1.10%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +4.40 (+0.79%). Sugar prices are climbing today and remain just below recent significant highs. Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks, with NY sugar...

Barchart · Oct 15

Beneficial Growing Conditions in Brazil and Vietnam Weigh on Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -3.05 (-1.02%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -67 (-1.92%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Beneficial growing conditions in Brazil and Vietnam are negative for coffee prices. Above-normal rainfall in Brazil during...

Barchart · Oct 15

Federal Inspectors Plan Routine Listeria Swabs Inside Deli Meat Plants Starting January 2027 After Deadly Boar's Head Outbreak

USDA inspectors plan routine Listeria surface swabs at ready-to-eat meat plants from January to March 2027. See the district schedule and who is most at risk.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Hogs Look to Thursday, as Pork Collapse Continues

Lean hog futures saw losses of 10 cents to $1.95 on the day, with a couple deferreds up 5 to 12 cents. October expired down a nickel. Open interest was u 3,843 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $69.14 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.12 from the day...

Barchart · Oct 15