The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Hogs Look to Thursday After Mixed Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 35 to 57 cents in the front months on Wednesday, with other contracts up 40 cents to $1.10. Open interest was down 662 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting a rotation of ownership. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.27 on Wednesday afternoon, down 38...

Barchart · Apr 23

Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 35 to 57 cents in the front months on Wednesday, with other contracts up 40 cents to $1.10. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.27 on Wednesday afternoon, down 38 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up...

Barchart · Apr 22

Corn Holds on for Midweek Gains

Corn futures closed the Wednesday session with front months fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher and some deferreds steady to fractionally lower. May options expire on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cents at $4.18 1/4. USDA reported another private sale of 2025/26 corn to...

Barchart · Apr 22

Corn Posting Midday Gains on Wednesday

Corn futures are up 3 to 4 cents so far on Wednesday. May options expire on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/4 cents at $4.21 3/4. USDA reported a private sales of 2025/26 corn to unknown destinations this morning, totaling 130,000 MT. Weekly EIA...

Barchart · Apr 22

Crude Oil Strength Prompts Short Covering in Sugar Futures

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +1.20 (+0.28%). Sugar prices are moving higher today, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week high. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today as crude oil prices (CLM26...

Barchart · Apr 22

Hog Bulls Look to Extend Gains to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. Open interest was down 1,633 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

Barchart · Apr 22

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What's better than sunshine in your yard? A yard that's visited by vibrant, miniature hummingbirds filling up on nectar and zipping around with grace. Here's the 7 flowers you'll want to plant this spring to increase your chances of attracting hummingbirds to your yard.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 22

Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents on April...

Barchart · Apr 21

Corn Close with Gains on Tuesday

Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and another...

Barchart · Apr 21

NY Sugar Prices Consolidate Above a 5.5-Year Low

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.30%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+1.05%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Sugar prices have been under pressure for the past three weeks,...

Barchart · Apr 21