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Dollar Weakness Pushes Sugar Prices Higher

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.24 (+1.64%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +7.30 (+1.74%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) sparked some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have retreated over the past...

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Hogs Mostly Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are showing steady trade in soon to expire December, with other contracts up 5o cents to $1. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on December 8 at $81.89. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Cattle Posting Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures are down $1.02 in nearby December, with other contracts slightly higher. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,280 head offered, with bids of $222-225.50 live and 342 dressed Feeder cattle futures are up 92 cents to $1.50 at midday. The CME Feeder...

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Wheat Falling on Wednesday

Wheat is trading with Wednesday weakness, as contracts are having a delayed response to USDA’s added world production from Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 8 cents in the nearbys. KC HRW futures are down 4 to 6 cents. There were 11 deliveries issued against December KC wheat...

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Sugar Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.26 (+1.77%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +7.20 (+1.72%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as weakness in the dollar has sparked some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices have retreated over the past...

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These states have banned junk food for SNAP purchases

States get extra federal funds to ban soda and candy.

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Cattle and Hog Prices Have Bottomed Out. Now Get Ready for Upside.

Livestock futures are welcoming the speculators to the buy sides. Here’s what to watch now.

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Corn Fading Back Early on Wednesday

Corn price action is down fractionally to 2 cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 4 to 5 cents across most contracts on Tuesday, following a bullish USDA report. Open interest was up 6,413 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting net new buying. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

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Cattle Traders Look to Wednesday Following Mixed Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures are down 50 cents in nearby December, with other contracts 20 to 30 cents higher. Open interest slipped 1,263 contracts on Tuesday. There were 15 new deliveries on Tuesday for West Point, NE, with another 15 retendered in Kearney, NE. Cash trade has been quiet thus far...

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Cotton Starting Wednesday with Strength

Cotton price action is up 18 to 25 points so far on Wednesday. Futures posted Tuesday gains of 10 to 19 points at the close, as contracts held up despite a mildly bearish USDA report. Crude oil futures were down 49 cents per barrel at $58.39 on the day, with...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed Tuesday with mixed trade, as December was up 20 cents another other contracts down 45 to 55 cents. Open interest was down 2,056 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.43 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.39 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

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4 Everyday Expenses Trump Promised To Lower — Here’s What They Cost Now

Most daily expenses have gone up, with one exception that does spell relief for millions of Americans — especially Boomers, while other costs of living rise.

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Texas’ plan to stop a parasitic fly from destroying its cattle population is far from complete

Texas lawmakers heard conflicting reports on the state’s readiness to fight the New World Screwworm, which is approaching the southern border.

The Texas Tribune

Cattle Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are down 50 cents in nearby December, with other contracts 20 to 30 cents higher. There were 15 new deliveries on Tuesday for West Point, NE, with another 15 retendered in Kearney, NE. Cash trade has been quiet thus far this week. Last week was $220-225 in...

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Hogs Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed Tuesday with mixed trade, as December was up 20 cents another other contracts down 45 to 55 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.43 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.39 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 3 cents...

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Corn Pops Higher on Tuesday, as USDA Cuts Ending Stocks

Corn futures posted gains of 4 to 5 cents across most contracts on Tuesday, following a bullish USDA report. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/2 cents at $4.03 1/2. The monthly WASDE was out this morning, showing a 125 mbu cut to US ending stocks,...

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Cotton Closes with Gains Despite USDA Raising US Production

Cotton futures posted Tuesday gains of 10 to 19 points at the close, as contracts held up despite a mildly bearish USDA report. Crude oil futures were down 49 cents per barrel at $58.39 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.114 higher to $99.175. USDA’s Crop Production report...

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Wheat Closes Mixed, Despite Another Increase to World Production

The wheat complex was mixed across the three exchanges on Tuesday, with spring wheat holding higher. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally mixed on the day. KC HRW futures also saw fractionally mixed action at the close. MPLS spring wheat was 5 cents higher in the March contract. USDA published their...

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Trump’s smoke-and-mirrors farmer bailout won’t make this self-inflicted wound disappear, experts warn

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s USDA chief argues that farmers need a bailout — but insists Trump isn’t responsible. The president’s critics say his trade war is obviously the reason, writes John Bowden

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Is Cotton a Buy Before the End of 2025?

Nearby ICE cotton futures have not traded above 70 cents per pound since May 2025, but they have also remained above 60 cents. With the cotton market in the heart of winter, it could be the perfect time to consider a long position in the fluffy fiber for 2026.

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Sugar Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.15 (-1.01%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.80 (-0.90%). Sugar prices tumbled to 3-week lows on Tuesday. Weakness in the Brazilian real is weighing on sugar prices as the real (^USDBRL ) fell...

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Hogs Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are up a dime in nearby December, with other contracts down 15 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.01 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 3 cents on December 5 at $81.84. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

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Wheat Posting Mixed Midday Trade, After USDA Adds to World Production

The wheat complex is mixed as the market chews on a USDA report with little substance, on the US side. Chicago SRW futures are firm to 2 cents lower. KC HRW futures are showing fractional gains in the front months, excluding thin December. MPLS spring wheat is steady to 2...

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Cattle Trading with Mixed Tuesday Action

Live cattle futures are down 20 cents to 50 cents higher across the front months on Tuesday. There were 15 deliveries tendered on First Notice Day on Monday, with the oldest long dated September 27. Cash trade has been quiet thus far this week. Last week was $220-225 in the...

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Corn Posting Midday Gains, as USDA Cuts Ending Stocks

Corn futures are trading with gains across the board on Tuesday. Midday gains are pushing 3 to 5 cents, as USDA posted a friendlier balance sheet this morning. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 ¾ cents at $4.03 3/4. The monthly WASDE was out this morning,...

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