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Soybeans Posts Friday Strength as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Report

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts up fractionally in some deferred to as much as 16 ¾ cents. September closed the week with a 55 ½ cent rally, as November was up 43 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $11.45 3/4....

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Hogs Closed Mixed on Friday, as Pork Sees Some Strength

Lean hog futures continued the mixed trend this week with contracts up 85 to 67 cents lower. August was up 25 cents on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.25 in the Friday PM report at $98.30. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on...

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Corn Rallies on Friday with the Help of a Bull Friendly USDA Report

Corn bulls found their footing on Friday following friendlier than expected USDA data. Contracts were up 2 ½ to 10 ¼ cents across the board, led by the front months. September was 16 ½ cents higher this week, with December up 19 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

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Crude Oil Weakness Spurs a Slump in Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed down -0.24 (-1.59%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -11.50 (-2.40%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Friday’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) weighed on...

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Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday with contracts up 52 cents higher to 65 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was down 11 cents in the Friday AM report at $96.84. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on July 8 at $92.35. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Cotton Posting Friday Midday Gains

Cotton futures are showing 40 to 58 point gains across most contracts on Friday. Crude oil is down $1.00 on the day, with the US dollar index is down $0.066. USDA’s monthly WASDE report showed no changes the old crop stocks at 4.2 million bales. New crop was raised by...

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Soybeans Posting Friday Rally as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Data

Soybeans are trading with 10 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts at midday, following a friendlier USDA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 13 1/4 cents at $11.44 1/4. Soymeal futures are $5.00 to $6.30 higher across most contracts, with Soy Oil futures 70...

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Corn Rallying Out of Bull Friendly USDA Report

Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 cent gains so far on Friday following friendlier then expected USDA data. There were 12 deliveries issued against July overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 6 cents higher at $4.06 3/4. The monthly WASDE report from this morning showed...

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.72%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -15.70 (-3.28%). Sugar prices are falling sharply today, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Today’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) is weighing on...

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States Will Soon Face Huge Penalties for Their Food Stamp Mistakes

More than $1 of every $10 in SNAP benefits went to people who didn't qualify in 2025.

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Chicken Sandwich Product Recalled After Raw Patties Were Accidentally Used Instead of Cooked Ones

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalled two Fresh to You Burger Chicken Fillet products July 8, 2026 over Salmonella risk from raw, uncooked chicken patties. Here is what to know.

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Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures were mixed at the final bell on Thursday, with contracts down $1.50 in August to as much as 30 cents higher in the deferreds. Open interest was down 3,927 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.05 on Thursday afternoon, down 74 cents from the...

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Corn Holding Firmer Ahead of USDA Report

Corn is starting off Friday with mixed trade, as July is up 1 ¾ cents and other front months fractionally lower. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. Open interest was down 1,845 contracts on Thursday mainly...

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Cattle Look to Friday After Thursday Losses

Live cattle futures were falling on Thursday, with contracts down $1.80 to $2.47 at the close. Open interest was down 4,992 contracts, mainly in the front month. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8 drop from last week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online...

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Wheat Showing Friday Morning Gains

Wheat is trading with double digit gains in the winter wheats and spring wheat up a nickel. The wheat complex led the grain complex higher on Thursday, holding with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts posted gains of 4 ¾ to 12 cents on the day. Open interest...

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Street's Teriyaki Beef Jerky Triggers USDA Allergen Alert After Undeclared Wheat Was Found

USDA issued a July 3 allergen alert for Street's Beef Jerky Teriyaki Flavor over undeclared wheat. Here is who is at risk and what consumers should do.

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Cattle Post Weakness on Thursday

Live cattle futures were falling on Thursday, with contracts down $1.80 to $2.47 at the close. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8 drop from last week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,356 head, with bids at...

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Wheat Posts Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex led the grain complex higher on Thursday, holding with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts posted gains of 4 ¾ to 12 cents on the day. KC HRW futures saw higher trade at the close, with contracts up 6 ½ to 9 cents. MPLS spring...

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Hogs Close with Mixed Trade on Thursday

Lean hog futures were mixed at the final bell on Thursday, with contracts down $1.50 in August to as much as 30 cents higher in the deferreds. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.05 on Thursday afternoon, down 74 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

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Corn Fades Lower on Thursday

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 3 1/4 cents lower at $4.01 3/4. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed a total of 565,810 MT of...

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Soybeans Correct Lower on Thursday Ahead of Friday USDA Reports

Soybeans were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionallt to 8 cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31. Soymeal futures were $3.70 to $5.10 higher across most contracts, with Soy Oil futures 90 to...

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Farm-Level Vegetable Prices Are Up 70.2% Year Over Year—Should You Grow More at Home?

Vegetable prices have grabbed attention lately, and the farm-level cost of vegetables jumped 70.2% year over year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Food Price Outlook. That eye-catching number has many gardeners wondering if the backyard plot deserves a bigger role this season.

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Brazilian Real Strength Supports Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is positive for sugar prices, as the real rallied to a...

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Wheat Showing Midday Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex is posting Thursday gains at midday, to lead the grain complex. Chicago SRW contracts are showing are up 8 to 11 ½ cents higher. There were 25 delivery notices for July futures overnight. KC HRW futures are trading with gains of 6 to 9 ¼ cents. MPLS...

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Hogs Posting Mixed Trade at Midday

Lean hog futures continue to bounce on Thursday, with contracts anywhere from $1.20 lower to 30 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.95 on Wednesday afternoon, up 6 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 32 cents higher on July 7 at...

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