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How Much the Average American Should Aim To Spend on Groceries in 2026

Learn how much Americans should budget for groceries in 2026 based on USDA data. Compare your spending and find realistic targets for your household size.

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Hogs See Turnaround Tuesday Bounce

Lean hog futures reversed higher from the Monday weakness, with Tuesday gains of 75 cents to $1 higher. Open interest suggested some short covering, down 4,899 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.12 in the Tuesday afternoon report at $69.56. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19...

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Cattle Post Tuesday Strength

Live cattle futures were 15 to 35 cents higher at the Tuesday settlement. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week was mostly $230. Feeder cattle futures were up $2.50 to $3.40 to close Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 60 cents to...

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Hogs Post Gains on Turnaround Tuesday

Lean hog futures reversed higher from the Monday weakness, with Tuesday gains of 75 cents to $1 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.12 in the Tuesday afternoon report at $69.56. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19 cents on December 12 at $82.99. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Slump in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.87%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.40 (-0.80%). Sugar prices retreated on Tuesday due to a slump in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLF26 ) sank to a 4.75-year low on Tuesday,...

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Hogs Posting Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with 75 to 90 cent gains in the nearbys on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.09 in the Tuesday morning report at $69.91. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19 cents on December 12 at $82.99. Commitment of Traders data for...

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Cattle Showing Steady Trade, as Feeders Extend Rally

Live cattle futures are trading steady to 25 cents lower so far on Tuesday. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures are up $2 to $3.10 so far on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 60 cents to $347.37...

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.33%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a slump in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLF26 ) sank to a 4.75-year low today, which undercuts...

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Hogs Start the Week with Losses

Lean hog futures close the Monday session with losses of 40 to 67 cents, as contracts pulled off their early lows. Open intertest suggested long liquidation, dropping 2,618 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.40 in the Monday afternoon report at $72.68. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Corn Starting Tuesday with Weakness

Corn price action is down 1 to 1 ½ cents on Tuesday morning. Futures saw weakness for much of Monday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys, pulling off early lows. Preliminary open interest was up 8,625 contracts on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

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Hogs Fall Back on Monday

Lean hog futures close the Monday session with losses of 40 to 67 cents, as contracts pulled off their early lows. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.40 in the Monday afternoon report at $72.68. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 23 cents on December 11 at $82.80....

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Corn Pull Off Lows to Close Monday with Penny Losses

Corn futures saw weakness for much of Monday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys, pulling off early lows. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down a penny to $3.95. A private export sale of 150,320 MT of corn was sold to unknown destinations this...

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Grain, Cotton Futures Markets Look Heavy. What Could Give Them a Lift This Week?

The bears are in control to start this week’s trading.

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Sugar Prices Pressured as India Boosts Sugar Production and Crude Oil Declines

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.15 (-0.99%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled lower on Monday due to higher Indian sugar output and a slide in crude oil prices. The India Sugar Mill Association...

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Cattle Mixed at Midday

Live cattle futures are up 25 to 37 cents at midday, with other contracts slightly lower. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. A few sales in the north reached $234. Feeder cattle futures are down 40 to 45 cents across most contracts on...

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Soybeans Trading with Monday Weakness

Soybeans are trading with Monday midday losses of 5 to 7 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 6 cents lower at $10.00 1/2. Soymeal futures are up 90 cent to $1.20, with Soy Oil futures are trading with 68 point gains at midday. USDA reported a private...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Monday

Lean hog futures are down 75 cent to $1 across most contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was up $2.07 in the Monday morning afternoon report at $73.00. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 23 cents on December 11 at $82.80. Export Sales data showed a total...

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Corn Slipping to Start a New Week

Corn futures are down 2 to 3 cents across most contracts on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 1/4 cents at $3.94 1/2. A private export sale of 150,320 MT of corn was sold to unknown destinations this morning. USDA tallied corn export shipments at...

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Sugar Prices Decline on Higher Indian Production and Weakness in Crude

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.16 (-1.06%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -3.20 (-0.75%). Sugar prices are falling today amid higher Indian sugar output and a slide in crude oil prices. The India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) reported today...

The Independent UK

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP

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Cattle Look to New Week after Seeing Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed Friday with losses of 57 cents to $1.40, as February was $2.40 higher over the week. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 237 contracts on Friday. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures closed...

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Hog Traders Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures posted 25 to 35 cent gains across the front months on Friday, with December down 7 cents upon expiration. February was up $2.25 last week. Friday’s open interest was up 889 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was down 41 cents in the Friday afternoon report at...

International Business Times UK

Trump's Tariffs Force Another $12 Billion 'Band Aid Solution' Farmer Bailout

Trump's £9.7 bn ($12 bn) tariff-funded Farmer Bridge Assistance is being rolled out as a short-term fix for agricultural losses caused by tariff disputes, but critics say it barely scratches the surface of mounting trade-induced farm losses.

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The $200 Grocery Challenge: Can You Feed a Family of 4 for $200 a Week in 2025?

Grocery prices have climbed steadily over the past five years, leaving families scrambling to stretch every dollar. According to USDA food plans, the average monthly grocery bill for a family of four now ranges from $1,002 to $1,631, which translates to roughly $250–$400 per week. That makes the idea of…

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Corn Falls to Close the Week

Corn futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most nearbys, as December expired. March settled the week with a 4 cent loss. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 1/2 cents at $3.96 3/4. USDA reported private export sales of 250,000...

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