The Latest Breaking News from USDA

What Do the US President and I Have in Common?

I'm guessing that's not a question you thought I'd start the week by asking.

Barchart · Oct 12

Frozen vs. Fresh: We Built the Same Dinner Both Ways to See Which Cost Less

Is frozen food really cheaper than fresh? It’s a question worth asking when you’re trying to keep grocery costs under control, especially when a bag of frozen vegetables can look like a bargain next to the fresh produce section. But the answer isn’t as simple as grabbing whichever package has…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 11

Burma Reed Now Restricted: USDA import turned invasive grass; Florida tightens controls

Known scientifically as Neyraudia reynaudiana, Burma reed was brought to Florida more than a century ago for potential use in controlling soil erosion. However, it has now become an environmental menace, significantly impacting Miami-Dade County's pine rocklands. As a Category I invasive species, it’s deemed a noxious weed, making its…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Why Does Deli Meat Get Slimy Even Before the Expiration Date?

You open the refrigerator, reach for the deli meat, and notice something feels different. The slices are slippery, sticky, or coated with a thin film, even though the package date says you still have several days left to use them. It is an easy situation to second-guess because deli meat…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 9

Sugar Prices Settle Higher on El Niño Weather Risks

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.10 (+0.50%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +1.40 (+0.26%). Sugar prices settled higher on Friday, supported by concern that the super El Niño weather pattern will disrupt global sugar production. Japan’s Meteorological Agency...

Barchart · Oct 9

Arabica Coffee Falls on Robust Brazil Exports

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -2.10 (-0.73%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +47 (+1.37%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday. Arabica was under pressure on Friday amid signs of larger coffee supplies from Brazil. On Tuesday, Brazil’s Trade Ministry reported that Brazil’s...

Barchart · Oct 9

Hogs Extending Weakness to the Weekend

Lean hog futures are extending their slide, with contracts down another 65 to 82 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was at $74.46 in the Friday morning report, back up $1.92 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 50 cents on October 7...

Barchart · Oct 9

Cattle Rallying to Close Out the Week

Live cattle futures are up $2.62 to $2.97 across the front months on Friday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with a few $218 sales reported in the north reported by the USDA. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the...

Barchart · Oct 9

Wheat Falling as USDA Raises Stocks

The wheat complex is trading with losses across the three exchanges, following a bearish USDA report that saw a stocks hike. Chicago SRW contracts are own 20 to 21 cents so far on Friday. KC HRW futures are trading with losses of 20 to 22 cents at midday. MPLS spring...

Barchart · Oct 9

Trump's Food Cuts Leave Food Banks Scrambling as 5 Million Lose Food Stamps

SNAP participation fell by more than 5 million by June 2026 after eligibility changes, adding pressure on US food banks facing rising demand and costs.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9