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Got milk? This Kansas senator says schools aren’t offering the right kind

WASHINGTON -- A glass sat in front of Sen. Roger Marshall in a Senate hearing on food policy this February. On the outside, an etching of the Kansas State University mascot. On the inside, whole milk.

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District Court Strikes Down Race Preference in USDA's and SBA's Contracting Schemes

From Judge Clifton Corker's opinion today in Ultima Servs. Corp. v. U.S. Dep't of Agric. (E.D. Tenn.) [UPDATE: link fixed]: This case concerns whether, under the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection, Defendants the United States' Department of Agriculture ("USDA") and the Small Business Administration ("SBA") may use a "rebuttable…

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Sugar Climbs on Concerns About Global Sugar Production

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Wednesday closed +0.35 (+1.47%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed +9.70 (+1.46%). Sugar prices Wednesday posted moderate gains. Sugar prices have support from excessive dryness in Thailand, the world's third-largest sugar producer, which may curb the country's sugar production....

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USDA, states join forces to fight grocery ‘price gouging’

The Agriculture Department will work with attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to address anticompetitive markets in agriculture and related industries that result in higher prices and fewer choices for consumers and producers, the Biden administration said Wednesday.

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USDA, states join forces to fight grocery ‘price gouging’ - Roll Call

A federal alliance with state attorneys general would target anticompetitive markets and industries that drive up food prices.

Roll Call

Climate and violence hobble Nigeria's push to rely on its own wheat after the hit from Russia's war

Nigeria is trying to make Africa’s largest economy reliant on its own wheat production

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Barchart Raises Corn Yield Estimates, Cuts Soybean Yield Estimates

Today Barchart released it’s July 2023 Crop Production and Yield Forecasts for US corn and soybeans. The latest report indicates a increase in US corn production with end-of-season corn production at 14,993 million bushels with a yield of 177.97 bu/ac. This compares to the previous estimate of 14,973 million bushels...

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Sugar Settles Mixed as Crude Prices Jump

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Tuesday closed +0.06 (+0.25%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed -3.30 (-0.49%). Sugar prices Tuesday settled mixed. A +2% rally in WTI crude oil (CLQ23 ) Tuesday supported sugar prices. Higher crude prices benefit ethanol prices and may prompt...

Barchart

How to grill salmon

It's a little daunting, but smoky salmon cooked on a grill is one of the best meals you can make at home

Homes & Gardens

Barchart Cuts Corn Yield Estimates, Raises Soybean Yield Estimates

Today Barchart released it’s July 2023 Crop Production and Yield Forecasts for US corn and soybeans. The latest report indicates a decrease in US corn production with end-of-season corn production at 14,993 million bushels with a yield of 177.97 bu/ac. This compares to the previous estimate of 14,973 million bushels...

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Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates over the creamy ‘whole’ variety

Amanda Condo works at her family’s Pennsylvania dairy farm, but her son often won’t drink milk at school. He doesn’t like the flavor.

Tribune News Service

Sugar Prices Fall Back on Crude Oil Weakness and Brazil Harvest Pressures

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Monday closed -0.52 (-2.14%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed -16.30 (-2.38%). Sugar prices Monday closed lower after WTI crude oil fell more than -1% on Monday. Weaker crude prices undercut ethanol prices and may prompt global sugar mills...

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What are the Markets Telling Us about Russia Exiting the Ukraine Grain Deal?

There was a great deal of noise made about Russia and the Black Sea grain deal overnight through Monday morning. All that matters though is what the market has to say about it.

Barchart

Was the July WASDE Report a Gift From the USDA?

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report. The monthly WASDE report is the gold standard for agricultural commodity supply and demand fundamentals. However, the report reflects a snapshot of data, and the weather and other factors will…

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Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week In The Grain Markets

With the July supply and demand report out of the way and the supply outlook starting to stabilize, let's take a look at why outside market psychology matters and what I'm watching when it comes to gauging future demand.

Barchart

Three Market Discussions to Have Over the Weekend

There was a lot going on in markets this week with the three keys, in my opinion, being US stock index rallies, the "bizarre" cattle markets, and US soybeans export expectations.

Barchart

Sugar Closes Higher on Signs of Strong Demand

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Friday closed +0.31 (+1.29%), and Aug London white sugar #5 (SWQ23 ) closed +7.10 (+1.02%). Sugar prices Friday extended his week's rally, with NY sugar posting a 2-1/2 week high and London sugar posting a 3-week high. Signs of strong demand pushed...

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Sugar Posts Moderate Gains on Dollar Weakness and Strong Crude Prices

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Thursday closed +0.10 (+0.42%), and Aug London white sugar #5 (SWQ23 ) closed +6.50 (+0.95%). Sugar prices Thursday extended his week's rally, with NY sugar posting a 2-1/2 week high and London sugar posting a 3-week high. A slump in the dollar...

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Sugar Closes Higher as Weak Dollar Boosts Commodity Prices

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Wednesday closed +0.38 (+1.61%), and Aug London white sugar #5 (SWQ23 ) closed +8.40 (+1.24%). Sugar prices Wednesday rallied moderately, with NY sugar posting a 2-week high and London sugar posting a 3-week high. A selloff in the dollar index (DXY00 )...

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What is the Key Takeaway from USDA's July Supply and Demand Guesses?

We already knew most of what was going to be in the July round of USDA supply and demand guesses. What we didn't know was how gloomy the outlook was for the ongoing trade war.

Roll Call

USDA launches effort to upgrade climate data tracking - Roll Call

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack launched a USDA effort to improve data on carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions.

Homes & Gardens

Best hydrangea varieties – 15 favorite flowering shrubs to try

These 15 dynamic hydrangea varieties bring together the best mophead and lacecap breeds for beds, borders and containers

Barchart

New LoC Highs for Cattle Futures

Live cattle rallied to new life of contract highs on Tuesday. August futures closed 60 cents off that mark, but still up by $1.62 for the day. The other front months were also up by triple digits. The Tuesday FCE auction sold 2 pens of 36 CA Holstein steers for...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Climb as Crude Oil Rallies

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Tuesday closed +0.09 (+0.38%), and Aug London white sugar #5 (SWQ23 ) closed +13.70 (+2.06%). Sugar prices Tuesday moved higher, with London sugar climbing sharply to a 2-1/2 week high. A rally in WTI crude oil (CLQ23) Tuesday by more than +2%...

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Senate confirms Torres Small as deputy secretary at USDA - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Xochitl Torres Small, a former member of Congress from New Mexico, as the deputy Agriculture secretary.

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