The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Soybeans Starting the Short Week with Losses

Soybeans are showing 5 to 6 cents losses so far on Monday morning. Futures posted slight losses on Friday, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents in the red. July was down 8 cents on the week, with November slipping 5 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price...

Barchart · Jun 15

Hogs Look to Monday After Posing Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 last week. Open interest was up 1,581 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday afternoon, down $1.99 from the...

Barchart · Jun 15

Hogs Close with Gains to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday afternoon, down $1.99 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Barchart · Jun 12

Corn Showing a Modest Bounce at Friday’s Midday

Corn futures are up 1 to 2 cents across the front months on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 1/4 cents at $3.81. Export Sales data now has the old crop export commitment total at 82.767 MMT, which is 98% of USDA’s newly updated export...

Barchart · Jun 12

Soybean Weakness Holding On Friday

Soybeans are trading with 1 to 2 cent losses at Friday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down a penny at $10.60 1/2. Soymeal futures are mixed, down a 20 cents to a dime higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 20 to 36 points lower....

Barchart · Jun 12

Cotton Showing Steady Friday Trade

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 43 points in July and other contracts steady to 5 points lower. Crude oil is down $2.85 to $84.86/barrel. The US dollar index is down $0.109 at $99.740. USDA’s Export Sales report now has the old crop cotton commitments at 11.541 million RB,...

Barchart · Jun 12

Sugar Prices Pressured by a Stronger Dollar and Possible US-Iran Peace Deal

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.44%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.31%). Sugar prices are trading lower today, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Sugar prices are seeing downward pressure from today’s slightly stronger dollar...

Barchart · Jun 12

6 State-Run Programs That Deliver Groceries to Your Door

Access to healthy food is a fundamental right, but it can be difficult for some to reach a store. Many states now operate delivery programs to help seniors and people with disabilities get the groceries they need. These services are often supported by public funds and are provided free or…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 12

Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts down 40 cents to 70 cents higher. Open interest was up 3,128 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Thursday afternoon, down 26 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 16...

Barchart · Jun 12

Cotton Gains Pushing to Friday Morning

Cotton prices are up 10 to 28 points so far on Friday. Futures posted gains of 13 to 139 points across the board on Thursday, led by the front months. Crude oil was down $3.61 to $86.42/barrel after President Trump announced late in the day that there was a deal...

Barchart · Jun 12