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Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US

The USDA confirmed in early June that the New World Screwworm has spread into the US

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Corn Closes Mixed on Monday, as Ratings Firm

Corn futures closed the Monday session with front months fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher, as other contracts were steady to 1 ¾ cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 1/2 cents at $3.85 3/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 103,000 MT to...

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Hogs Fall Back on Monday

Lean hog futures were down 25 cents to $1.42 on the Monday session. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.11 on Monday afternoon, up $2.26 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 9 cents on June 4 at $92.60. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

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A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry

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Elon Musk Faces Backlash as a Horrific Texas Screwworm Outbreak Follows Brutal DOGE Budget Cuts

A flesh-eating parasite, unseen in the US for 60 years, has resurfaced in Texas, sparking political debate over budget cuts that dismantled key prevention programmes.

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Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Need Alex Honnold to Save Them from the Cliffs of El Capitan

Grains desperately need a hero. What could provide the fix?

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A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry

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Sugar Prices Settle Lower on Brazilian Real Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.02 (-0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.80 (-0.40%). Sugar prices erased an early advance on Monday and settled lower amid weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real fell to a...

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Three new cases of screwworm confirmed in Texas; A&M leader tasked as federal adviser

The case in Andrews County included an infested dog. Another case included a goat in Gillespie County.

The Texas Tribune

Flesh-eating cattle parasite screwworm spreading in US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the United States' cattle industry for the first time in more than half a century.

AAP

Hogs Falling Back on Monday

Lean hog futures are down 310 cents to $1.52 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.01 on Monday morning, up $1.83 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 9 cents on June 4 at $92.60. The weekly Commitment of Traders report from...

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Corn Seeing a Modest Recovery on Monday

Corn futures are starting the week off with a fresh start, with midday Monday gains of 1 to 2 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 cents at $3.85 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 103,000 MT to Japan, with 40,000 MT for old...

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A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation's cattle industry

AAP

A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as 2 far-flung screwworm cases are found

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation's cattle industry

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Crude Oil Strength Lifts Ethanol and Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.30 (+0.07%). Sugar prices are slightly higher today amid strength in crude oil. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) is up more than +1% today, boosting ethanol prices...

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What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

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The Independent UK

Texas on alert as flesh-eating parasite infects more animals, threatening cattle industry

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A parasite that devours living flesh is spreading in Texas—and officials are racing to stop it

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s cattle industry

AAP

Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devestate the nation's cattle industry

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Corn Weakness Sliding to Monday Morning Trade

Corn price action is down 2 to 3 cents in most contracts on Monday morning trade. Futures saw continued long liquidation heading onto the weekend, with contacts down another 2 ¼ to 7 cents. July was down 29 ½ cents on the week(-45 cents in 2 weeks), with December falling...

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Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures posted Friday losses of 30 cents to $2.80, led by July, as June was down $1.55 this week. Open interest was down 4,142 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.85 on Friday PM, down $1.81 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

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Soybeans Slipping Lower on Monday AM Trade

Soybeans are showing 2 to 3 ½ cent losses across most contracts on Monday morning. Futures faced more weakness to close out the week, as contracts were down 2 to 8 cents on Friday. The weekly move for July was down 65 1/4 cents, with November down 52 ½ cents....

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Are US Cattle Screwed - Again?

As spring turns to summer, US beef headlines have announced the return of the New World Screwworm.

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