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Trump administration: President expands ‘narco’ boat strikes to Pacific Ocean as at least 34 killed in ongoing campaign

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ‘narco-terrorists’ have ‘no safe harbor anywhere in our hemisphere’

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Hogs Look to Wednesday after Tuesday Bounce

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of $1 to $1.20 on Tuesday. Some longs were coming back on Tuesday, with open interest up 1,716 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday afternoon was reported at $89.52, down 22 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Cattle Look to the Midweek Session After Tuesday Strength

Live cattle futures were $1.75 to $1.82 higher in the front months on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest suggested new buying interest, up 2,200 contracts. There were no new deliveries on Tuesday for October live cattle. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with last week settling in at $240-241 across...

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Hogs Post Rebound on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of $1 to $1.20 on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Tuesday afternoon was reported at $89.52, down 22 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 54 cents on October 17 at $95.58. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

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Cattle Hold onto Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were $1.75 to $1.82 higher in the front months on Tuesday. There were no new deliveries on Tuesday for October live cattle. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with last week settling in at $240-241 across the country. Feeder cattle futures were up 80 cents to...

Barchart

Grains in Q3- Can the Price Weakness Continue?

The grain and oilseed composite of the commodities market posted the most significant decline in the third quarter, falling 8.32%. The agricultural sector, which includes corn, wheat, soybeans, and other grains, moved 8.85% lower over the first nine months of 2025, with prices remaining near the recent lows. Commodity cyclicality…

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States across the US warn millions will lose food stamp benefits in a week due to government shutdown

SNAP recipients receive an average of about $188 per person per month, or about $6 per day

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Sugar Prices Plunge on Prospects of Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.48 (-3.05%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -13.50 (-3.02%). Sugar prices sold off sharply on Tuesday, with NY Sugar matching last month's 4.5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a new 4.25-year low....

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Hogs Trading with Gains at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with 65 to 85 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $90.66, up 6 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 54 cents on October 17 at $95.58. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Sugar Prices Retreat to Multi-Year Lows on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.44 (-2.80%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -13.10 (-2.93%). Sugar prices are selling off today, with NY Sugar matching last month's 4.5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a new 4.25-year low. The outlook...

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Hogs See Continued Lower Cash and Pork Prices

Lean hog futures closed the Monday session with mixed action, as front months were down a nickel to 30 cents and back months trending higher. Open interest was up 1,145 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $89.74, down 40 cents from the day prior....

Barchart

Cattle Look to Tuesday after Rebounding on Monday

Live cattle futures saw a bounce on Monday with contracts up $1.60 to $1.82. There were no new deliveries on Monday for October live cattle. Cash trade settled in at $240-241 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures closed out the Monday session with contracts mixed, as front months...

Barchart

7 rain-loving plants that will thrive in soggy soil

Wet weather can put a serious dampener on our spirits and our yard, but not with these rain-loving plants. If you still want vibrant colors and thriving blooms, here's the 7 plants you should invite into your yard.

Tom’s Guide

Trump's Agriculture Secretary Calls It 'Shameful' That There Aren't Enough Funds To Provide SNAP To Millions Of Americans

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, states are warning that millions of Americans could go without food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November.

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Cattle Rebound Higher on Monday

Live cattle futures rebounded higher on Monday with contracts up $1.60 to $1.82. There were no new deliveries on Monday for October live cattle. Cash trade settled in at $240-241 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures closed out the Monday session with contracts mixed, as front months were...

Barchart

Hogs Post Mixed Action on Monday

Lean hog futures closed the Monday session with mixed action, as front months were down a nickel to 30 cents and back months trending higher. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $89.74, down 40 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Climb on Brazilian Real Strength and Strong Chinese Sugar Demand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.22 (+1.42%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +7.90 (+1.80%). Sugar prices rallied on Monday due to strength in the Brazilian real and strong sugar demand from China. The Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) rallied...

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Cattle Rebounding on Monday

Live cattle futures are $2 to $2.35 higher so far on Monday. Cash trade settled in at $240-241 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures are showing a rebound from the Friday limit losses, as contracts are up $1.60 to $2.50. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Brazilian Real Strength and Chinese Sugar Demand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.19 (+1.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +7.00 (+1.59%). Sugar prices are climbing today due to strength in the Brazilian real and strong sugar demand from China. The Brazilian real (^USDBRL) rallied to a...

Capital & Main

The Farm-to-School Model Is Under Threat

Federal rollbacks are leaving farmers and schools struggling, but local investment is helping Tucson’s program endure.

Barchart

Hogs Focus on Monday Trade After Weakness Last Week

Lean hog futures were steady to 35 cents lower across most front months on Friday as December was $1.65 lower last week. Preliminary open interest was down 10,558 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday afternoon was reported at $90.14, down $1.33 from the day prior. The...

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Cattle Look to Monday Trade Following Weekend Trump Comments

Live cattle futures were down $3.70 to $7.22 on the Friday session follow comments from President Trump on Thursday. Preliminary open interest confirmed some longs exiting, down 4,722 contracts. December was just 70 cents lower on the week. Cash trade settled in at $240-241 across the country. The Friday Fed...

Barchart

Cattle Collapse on Friday Amid Trump Comments to Lower Beef Prices

Live cattle futures were down $3.70 to $7.22 on the Friday session follow comments from President Trump on Thursday. December was just 70 cents lower on the week. Cash trade settled in at $240-241 across the country. The Friday Fed Cattle exchange saw 240.50-242 sales on 166 of the 1,184...

Barchart

Hogs Ease Lower on Friday

Lean hog futures were steady to 35 cents lower across most front months on Friday as December was $1.65 lower this week. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday afternoon was reported at $90.14, down $1.33 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 61 cents...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Fall on Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.30 (-1.90%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -1.60 (-0.36%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, with London sugar posting a 4.25-year nearest-futures low and NY sugar holding above Tuesday's 3-week nearest-futures low. The...

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