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The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Live cattle futures are up $1.32 in the October contract ahead of expiration, with other contracts down $2.80 to $3.30. Cash trade has been $230 in the north early this week, with Southern sales near $235. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $236 sales on 134 of...

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Hogs Trading Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures ware showing mixed trade on Friday, with contracts 42 cents higher to 30 cents lower in the nearbys. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday morning was reported at $85.41, up 67 cents from the Thursday PM report. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 33...

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Technical Short Covering Lifts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.16 (+1.12%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +4.20 (+1.01%). Sugar prices are moving higher today after a three-week slide pushed prices into oversold territory, sparking technical short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have...

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Federal judge directs USDA to pay November food stamp benefits - Roll Call

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday that would compel the government to distribute food stamp benefits for November.

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Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding

Several states have said that they can't use their own emergency funds without a guarantee of reimbursement.

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Cattle Look to Round Out the Week After Selling Dies Down

Live cattle futures posted slight gains in the front months, with the soon to expire October up $3.87. Preliminary open interest was down 1,753 contracts on Thursday. Cash trade has been $230 in the north early this week, with other bids near that and $235 in the South. Other bids...

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Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures were up a nickel in nearby December and steady to 50 cents lower in other contracts at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down 79 cents at $84.74. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on October 28 at...

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Two Key Commodity Questions for the End of October

As another month comes to an end, key questions continue to be asked in the commodity complex.

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Cattle Pull Back to Close Mixed

Live cattle futures posted slight gains in the front months, with the soon to expire October up $3.87. Cash trade has been $230 in the north early this week, with other bids near that and $235 in the South. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

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Sugar Prices Sink on Higher Brazil Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.14 (-0.97%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -3.70 (-0.89%). Sugar prices extended their three-week-long slide on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 4.75-year low. Higher...

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Gov. Greg Abbott under pressure to use emergency funds for looming SNAP crisis

Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

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New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown

Oregon and Virginia also issued emergency declarations to fund food assistance as shutdown imperils Snap benefits

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Hogs Posting Steady Trade at Midday

Lean hog futures are up 25 cents in nearby December and steady to 50 cents lower in other contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday morning was not reported due to no volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on October 28 at $91.86. USDA’s...

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Former Trump official says the president ‘doesn’t give a s***’ about SNAP as funding set to end

Miles Taylor offers frank assessment of Donald Trump’s alleged indifference as more than 41 million Americans set to go without food stamps because of unresolved government shutdown

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5 Biggest Changes Coming To SNAP in 2026 — Once the Shutdown Ends

SNAP benefits see big changes in 2026 including junk food purchase bans in multiple states, expanded work requirements and states paying 75% of costs.

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Higher Sugar Output in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.90%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -4.60 (-1.10%). Sugar prices have extended their three-week-long slide today, with NY sugar posting a 5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 4.75-year low. Higher sugar...

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These 6 States Are Stepping In To Help SNAP Recipients — Is Yours One of Them?

California, New York, Louisiana, New Mexico, Virginia and Minnesota provide $320M+ in emergency SNAP assistance as federal benefits face government shutdown.

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Hog Traders Focus on Thursday Trade with Wednesday Weakness

Lean hog futures rounded out the Wednesday trade with contracts down a nickel to 50 cents. Open interest dropped 2,371 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $85.53, down $2.50 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 24...

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Cattle Look to Thursday Trade After Recovering on Thursday

Live cattle futures were $3.90 to $5.35 higher across most contracts on Wednesday. Open interest was down another 5,919 contracts. Cash trade started a little early this week, falling $5-9 in NE to $230 on Monday. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

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8 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Your SNAP Benefits

Recipients use EBT cards to receive funds and make purchases, and they can use those cards to buy a whole lot more than just standard groceries.

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Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Lying' And 'Manufacturing A Hunger Crisis' By Cutting Off SNAP During A Shutdown: He Is Using Americans As 'Hostages'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump over an impending lapse in food assistance, accusing the White House of "using Americans as hostages" by refusing to extend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Nov. 1 while the government shutdown grinds on.

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Hogs Slip into Wednesday’s Close

Lean hog futures rounded out the Wednesday trade with contracts down a nickel to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $85.53, down $2.50 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 24 cents on October 27 at $92.03. USDA’s...

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Cattle Post Rebound on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were $3.90 to $5.35 higher across most contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade started a little early this week, falling $5-9 in NE to $230 on Monday. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,706 head,...

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SNAP Benefit Help: 7+ Companies Stepping In To Help Those In Need

As grocery prices keep climbing, millions of Americans are just days away from losing access to their SNAP benefits. The current federal government shutdown has...

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