The Latest Breaking News from USDA

What Is Screwworm Infection? The Disturbing Human Symptoms of Flesh-Eating Parasite Found in Texas

New World screwworm has been found in a Texas calf, marking the first US livestock case in decades. Containment measures have been issued to prevent further spread.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

Hogs Slips Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted 30 to 70 cent losses on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.66 on Thursday PM, up $1.30 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 60 cents on June 2 at $92.25. Export Sales data from USDA showed pork...

Barchart · Jun 4

Cotton Falls on Thursday, with Modest Outside Pressure

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with most contracts 136 to 216 points lower on the day. The US dollar index was down $0.080 at $99.425. Crude Oil Crude oil losses of $3.11 added some pressure. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 185,268 RB of cotton sold for...

Barchart · Jun 4

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

AAP · Jun 4

Trump Official Claims Screwworm Is 'Not a Threat' Despite History of Wiping Out Entire Herds of Cattle

The New World screwworm, a devastating parasite, has re-emerged in Texas, sparking concerns over potential economic impacts and criticism of the USDA's response.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4

Dollar Weakness Lifts Sugar Prices on Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.03 (+0.21%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+0.99%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as dollar weakness spurred some short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices were...

Barchart · Jun 4

Cotton Facing Midday Weakness

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 185 to 199 point losses on Thursday. The US dollar index is down $0.160 at $99.345. Crude Oil is back down $3.73 lower to $92.29. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 185,268 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of...

Barchart · Jun 4

Cattle Buying the Fact on Screwworm Confirmation, with Near Limit Gains in Feeders

Live cattle futures are in rally mode on Thursday, with bulls active across most contracts, up $2.80 to $5.02 Cash trade started this week at $255, with more action at $256 later in the week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange showed sales of $256.50 on 284 of the 1,116 head...

Barchart · Jun 4

Corn Losses Continue on Thursday

Corn futures are ramping up their death spiral liquidation from the last few weeks, with contracts down another 8 to 9 cents at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was is 8 3/4 cents at $3.88 ¼. USDA reported a private export sale of 115,000 MT of corn...

Barchart · Jun 4

Hogs Slipping Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with midday losses of 10 to 55 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.64 on Thursday PM, up $1.27 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 60 cents on June 2 at $92.25. Export Sales data from USDA...

Barchart · Jun 4