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Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday afternoon, down $1.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37...

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Technical Short Covering Supports Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +21.00 (+5.58%). Sugar prices moved higher on Friday as the recent selloff pushed prices into oversold territory, prompting some technical buying. March London sugar settled sharply...

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Cotton Falling into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures are trading with 25 to 32 points at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up $0.27 per barrel on the day at $63.11. The US dollar index was up $0.082 to $96.755. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. USDA’s Export Sales data has 8.034...

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Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are up 20 cents in the expiring February, with other contracts 40 to 65 cents. Feb expires today. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on Feb 11 at $86.89....

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Soybeans Slipping Lower on Friday

Soybeans are trading with 4 to 5 ½ cent losses at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 5 1/4 cents at $10.66 1/4. Soymeal futures are 10 to 60 cents higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 40 to 47 points lower. The markets will...

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Wheat Falling Lower on Friday

The wheat complex posted gains across all three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 5 to 9 cents lower. KC HRW futures are 10 to 12 cents in the red in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is down 6 to 7 cents at midday. The markets will be...

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Oversold Conditions Spark Mild Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +8.90 (+2.37%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some technical short-covering after the recent selloff pushed them into oversold territory. On Thursday, sugar prices extended their...

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Hog Look to Round Out Week of Losses

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. Feb expires on Thursday. Longs continue to exit, with open interest dropping 6,666 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22 from the...

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Cattle Look to Friday Following Thursday Weakness

Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 15 cents in nearby February and down 30 to 50 cents in other contracts. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,272 head offered, with bids...

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Soybeans Rally on Thursday

Soybeans posted front month gains of 11 to 13 ¼ cents on Thursday, with new crop November up 5 ¾ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/4 cents at $10.72 1/2. Soymeal futures were $4.00 to $4.70 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures...

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Hog Losses Continue on Thursday

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 20 cents higher on Feb 6...

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Cattle Slip Back on Thursday

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Sugar Prices Tumble as Global Stockpiles Expand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.09 (-0.65%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -11.10 (-2.87%). Sugar prices extended their 5-month-long plunge on Thursday and fell to 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will persist are hammering...

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Hogs Continue Losses on Thursday

Lean hog futures are extending this week’s losses, as contracts re down $2 to $2.50, with soon to expire February 15 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $87.00 on Thursday morning, down $1.28 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 20 cents higher...

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Soybeans Continuing Gains into Thursday's Midday

Soybeans are trading with 7 to 10 cent gains on Thursday int eh front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 1/4 cents at $10.68 1/2. Soymeal futures are $4.50 to $5 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 5 to 10 points lower. A...

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Sugar Prices Sink to 5-Year Lows on Abundant Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.43%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -8.20 (-2.12%). Sugar prices extended their 5-month-long plunge today and posted 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will persist are hammering prices. Last Wednesday,...

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Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills?

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Hogs Look to Thursday After Week of Losses

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 55 cents to $1.65, with nearby February up a nickel. Open interest hinted at long liquidation, down 2,261 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.17 on Wednesday afternoon, up 43 cents from the day prior. The CME...

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Hogs Extend Losses on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 55 cents to $1.65, with nearby February up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.17 on Wednesday afternoon, up 43 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 14 cents lower on Feb...

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Sugar Prices Slump on Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.28 (-1.98%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -10.90 (-2.74%). Sugar prices extended their 3-month-long selloff on Wednesday, tumbling to 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will persist are hammering prices....

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Wheat Rallying on Wednesday

The wheat complex is pushing higher so far on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 5 to 7 cent gains so far. KC HRW futures are up 5 to 7 cents on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat is steady to fractionally higher at midday Export Sales data from USDA will...

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Hogs Extending Losses to Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with nearby February up a nickel and other contracts down $1 to $1.20. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.28 on Wednesday morning, up $3.36 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 14 cents lower on Feb 6 at $86.32....

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Sugar Prices Plummet on the Outlook for Global Sugar Surpluses to Persist

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.98%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -11.10 (-2.794%). Sugar prices extended their 3-month-long selloff today, sinking to 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will persist are hammering prices. Last Wednesday,...

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