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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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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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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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“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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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.

Benzinga

'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.

International Business Times UK

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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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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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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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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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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Sugar Prices Plunge as Conab Boosts Its Brazil Sugar Production Estimate

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.44 (-3.00%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -9.20 (-2.17%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today and are just above last week's significant lows. Sugar prices retreated today after Conab, Brazil's crop forecasting agency, raised...

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Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown, defying multiple court orders

The post appears to defy two federal courts' rulings.

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Hogs Bulls Looking for a Turnaround Tuesday

Lean hog futures slipped lower on Monday with contracts down 12 to 70 cents at the close. Open interest was down 2,953 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $84.66, up 49 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another...

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Cattle Traders Look to Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures are $2.50 to $2.80 higher at the Monday close to post strength to start to the week. New buying interest was noted, open interest up 1,009 contracts. Cash trade ranged from $230 to $232 in the north last week, with Southern sales near $235-237. Feeder cattle futures...

Roll Call

Spokesperson contradicts Trump comment on food stamps - Roll Call

President Trump said he wouldn't pay food stamp benefits until government reopens, contradicting the USDA and potentially defying court order.

The Conversation

2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food

As the world’s climate warms and droughts and water shortages are becoming more common, farmers are struggling to produce enough food. Farmers continue to adapt, but there are ways for you to help, too.

Benzinga

Maxine Waters Reminds Trump That Court Ordered Him To Pay November SNAP Benefits And Not Make Partial Payment: 'What Is Wrong With You?'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is accusing President Donald Trump of defying a federal court order to deliver full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, igniting a fresh wave of political outrage over food aid for low-income families.

Benzinga

SNAP-Only Discounts Not Allowed During Shutdown: USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has told grocery stores they may not offer special discounts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients during the government shutdown, according to an agency notice emailed to retailers on Sunday.

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