The Latest Breaking News from USDA

"Struggle Meals" grows up

Frankie Celenza returns with a season about wasting less, improvising more and redefining what it means to struggle

Salon · Jul 2

Hogs Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were busy pulling back on Wednesday, with contracts 5 cents to $1.15 lower at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.92 on Wednesday afternoon, down 66 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 17 cents lower on June 29...

Barchart · Jul 2

Which Version of "Independence Day" Will the Markets Choose Thursday?

There is plenty for the markets to take in this last trading day of the week.

Barchart · Jul 2

Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Wednesday with Front Month Losses

Lean hog futures are showing front month weakness of 55 to 65 cents on Wednesday, with some back months steady to 20 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.16 on Wednesday morning, up 11 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 17...

Barchart · Jul 1

Wheat Extending Post-USDA Report Gains to Wednesday

The wheat complex is trading with midday gains on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts are showing 11 to 12 cent gains on Wednesday. There were 25 deliveries issued against July futures overnight. KC HRW futures are 8 to 9 cents higher so far on the day. There were 346 deliveries issued...

Barchart · Jul 1

‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

Sugar Prices Climb on Global Weather Risks

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.30 (+1.96%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting a 7-week high and London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar prices are...

Barchart · Jul 1

What’s really in a hotdog? Nutrition experts explain

Americans eat 20bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foods

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 77 to 90 points early on Wednesday morning. Futures found strength to round out June, with contracts 22 to 43 points higher despite USDA reporting more acres than expected on Tuesday. Crude oil was down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118...

Barchart · Jul 1

Hogs Look to Wednesday As Pork Prices Face Weakness

Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. Open interest was down 3,363 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.58 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

Barchart · Jul 1