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Soybeans Push Higher into Monday’s Close

Soybeans were busy firming into the close, as contracts settled 3 to 7 ½ cents higher, with nearby August down 3 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 6 cents at $11.47 1/2. Soymeal futures were up 20 cents to $1.20, with Soy Oil 101 to...

Barchart · Aug 3

Hogs Close Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures saw mixed action on Monday with nearby contracts down $1.32 to $1.12 higher in the deferreds. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.45 on Monday afternoon down 96 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 21 cents on July 30...

Barchart · Aug 3

Wheat, Soybean, and Corn Prices Fall to Start a New Month. What to Watch Next.

It’s very likely going to take a U.S. soybean crop weather market scare in August to reignite bullish enthusiasm in soybeans, which then could spill over into better buying interest in wheat and corn.

Barchart · Aug 3

Arabica Coffee Prices Slump as Dryness in Brazil Aids the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -10.10 (-3.04%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +10 (+0.26%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to pick...

Barchart · Aug 3

Cotton Slipping Back on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is down 76 to 127 points so far on Monday morning. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts 53 to 112 points. December managed to close the week with a 181 point gains. Crude oil was back up $3.21 per barrel, with the US dollar index back...

Barchart · Aug 3

Cattle Look to Open up August Trade

Live cattle futures were mixed, with contracts up 52 cents to 20 cents lower. August was up $4.67 last week. Open interest was down 1,284 contracts. USDA picked up cash trade at $232-233, with some up to $235. Feeder cattle futures extended the bounce out of the Monday collapse, with...

Barchart · Aug 3

Hogs Look to New Month after Friday Rally

Lean hog futures were 22 cents to $1.50 higher across the board on Friday, with August hogs down $4 last week. Open interest was down 1,540 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.41 on Friday afternoon, down 64 cents from the day prior. The CME...

Barchart · Aug 3

Only three Hawaiian producers meet America’s organic honey framework; scientists say the rules may be unnecessarily strict

A new study found that organically managed bee colonies on farms in the northeastern US produced honey with pesticide residue levels comparable to certified organic honey. Researchers say current US organic certification rules may be stricter than necessary, but caution that more studies across different regions are needed before any…

The Times of India · Aug 3

6 Egg Carton Numbers Every Shopper Should Check After the FDA Recall

Recent federal food recalls highlighted serious safety concerns regarding commercial egg packaging. Millions of cartons faced removal from supermarket shelves due to salmonella contamination risks. Shoppers cannot rely solely on visual inspections when purchasing dairy breakfast items. Checking specific carton codes protects your family from dangerous foodborne illnesses. I will…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 2

In 1953, the khapra beetle reached US grain stores; authorities fumigated more than 600 infested sites before declaring it eradicated in 1966

A tiny brown beetle, the khapra beetle, was discovered in California in 1953. This insect posed a significant threat to stored commodities and agricultural trade. The United States launched a massive, 13-year eradication campaign involving extensive fumigation efforts. This operation included over 600 infested sites and nearly 97,000 property inspections.…

The Times of India · Aug 2