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Sugar Settles Slightly Higher as Dollar Weakness Spur Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Friday closed up +0.02 (+0.09%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +0.90 (+0.16%). Sugar prices posted modest gains on Friday, as a weaker dollar (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in sugar futures. On Thursday, NY sugar fell to...

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Sugar Prices Supported on the Outlook for Limited Rain in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +0.50 (+0.09%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher on forecasts for reduced rainfall chances in Brazil. Meteorologist Climatempo reduced the chances for rainfall in Brazil's Center-South to...

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Coffee Prices Firm on Reduced Rainfall Chances in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +1.60 (+0.63%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +5 (+0.11%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher after updated weather forecasts reduced the chances of rain in Brazil. Short covering emerged in coffee futures today after Meteorologist Climatempo said showers...

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Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Reduced Rain Chances in Brazil's Center-South

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed up +0.16 (+0.73%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +2.10 (+0.37%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled moderately higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today after Meteorologist Climatempo reduced the chances...

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Sugar Prices Recover as Rain Chances in Brazil's Center-South Are Reduced

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.16 (+0.73%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +3.40 (+0.60%). Sugar prices today recovered from early losses and are moderately higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today after Meteorologist Climatempo reduced the chances for...

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Coffee Prices Pressured by Dollar Strength and Improved Rain Chances in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.00 (-0.39%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -139 (-2.86%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower, with robusta coffee posting a 6-week low. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-1/2 month high is bearish for...

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Nationwide Recall Of Listeria-Contaminated Meat And Poultry Products

12 million pounds of meat and poultry products recalled due to listeria contamination, affecting popular retailers and schools. Learn about the risks and s...

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Boar's Head Ex-Sanitation Boss Reveals Federal Investigation Into Deadly Meat Started Weeks Ago: 'This Has Been Going On; It's Not New'

Dozens of reports dating back to 2022 detailed mold, dripping water, insects and meat residue on the walls, as well as various other problems at the facility.

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Sugar Prices Fall Sharply on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil's Center-South

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.82 (-3.59%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed down -14.10 (-2.44%). Sugar prices Wednesday retreated from 1-week highs and sold off sharply. Forecasts for rain in Brazil eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in sugar...

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Arabica Coffee Finishes Higher as Rain Chances Slip for Brazil’s Minas Gerais

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Wednesday closed up +1.30 (+0.51%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed down -50 (-1.02%). Coffee prices Wednesday settled mixed. Short covering emerged in coffee futures Wednesday, with arabica climbing into positive territory after updated weather forecasts reduced the chance of rain this weekend...

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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Brazil Rain and Brazilian Real Weakness

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.76 (-3.33%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -13.70 (-2.37%). Sugar prices today retreated from 1-week highs and sold off sharply. Forecasts for rain in Brazil eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in sugar...

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Coffee Prices Slip on Rain in Brazil and Weakness in the Brazilian Real

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -0.15 (-0.06%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -53 (-1.08%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower on forecasts for rain in Brazil. Meteorologist Climatempo said Brazil's top coffee-producing areas should receive large amounts of rain starting this weekend, easing...

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RFK Jr. Envisions Influential Role In Trump Administration

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential impact on American agriculture policy under a second Trump administration and the debate surrounding his suitability and ...

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USDA Investigates Handling Of Listeria Outbreak At Boar's Head

USDA investigates handling of listeria outbreak at Boar's Head deli meat plant, emphasizing food safety concerns.

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WIC needs more access, less politics

"The premise is simple, but the impact will be profound," says the CEO of the National WIC Association

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Coffee Prices Retreat on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -4.40 (-1.68%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -58 (-1.17%). Coffee prices today gave up early gains and are moderately lower on the outlook for rain in Brazil. Arabica coffee fell from a 1-1/2 week high today, and robusta...

The Independent UK

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia

The Guardian - US

Project 2025 dietary rollbacks would limit fight against ultra-processed foods

Conservative ‘wishlist’ of policies for a future Trump administration goes so far as transforming food and farming

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Corn Prices Stumble: Is the Rally Over or Just Getting Started?

Corn prices are correcting the uptrend from the $3.85 level after reaching $4.34 for the December futures contract. The recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop production and World Agricultural Supply Demand Estimate (WASDE) report weigh heavily on the market. Producers have been waiting for a price rally to…

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher on the Outlook for Smaller Brazil Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Monday closed up +0.15 (+0.67%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +5.60 (+0.98%). Sugar prices on Monday settled moderately higher. Sugar moved higher Monday after food processor Wilmar International cut its 2024/25 Brazil Center-South sugar production estimate to...

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