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Lean hog futures were weaker on Friday contracts steady to 40 cents in the red at the close, October was down $1.975 this week. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday afternoon was up 7 cents from the day prior at $96.40. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another...

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Cattle Bulls Take Back Early Losses to Post Gains, as Fats Lead the Charge on Cash Strength

Live cattle futures shrugged off the early session weakness, as futures posted strength on cash strength to close $2 to $3.45 higher. October rallied back $7.45 this week. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle again on Friday, with the oldest long dated July 31. Cash saw some...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil and the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.16 (-0.98%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.16%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 2.5-week low. Weakness in crude oil (CLX25 ) and the Brazilian Real (^USDBRL...

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Hogs Slide Lower Continues on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with 15 to 55 cent losses on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday morning was reported $96.91. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 62 cents on October 8 at $100.08. USDA’s FOB plant report from Friday morning showed the pork cutout...

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Sugar Prices Slide on Crude Oil and Brazilian Real Weakness

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.20 (-1.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -1.00 (-0.22%). Sugar prices are moving lower today, with NY sugar sliding to a 2.5-week low. Weakness in crude oil (CLX25 ) and the Brazilian Real (^USDBRL...

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Cattle Look to Friday After Week of Strength

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.00 to $1.25 across most contracts on Thursday. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle again on Thursday, with the oldest long dated June 26. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 sales...

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Hog Bulls Looking for a Bounce on Friday

Lean hog futures saw pressure on Thursday, with contracts down 60 cents to $1.75 at the close. Open interest dropped 3,670 contracts on Thursday, indicating some long liquidation. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down $2.72 at $96.33. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 72...

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Feeders the Leaders on Thursday as the Cattle Rally Continues

no deliveries again for October live cattle again on Thursday, with the oldest long dated June 26. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 sales early this week in the North and other $230 bids being reported. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

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Hog Losses Continue on Thursday

Lean hog futures saw pressure on Thursday, with contracts down 60 cents to $1.75 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down $2.72 at $96.33. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 72 cents on October 7 at $100.70. USDA’s FOB plant report from...

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These 5 Everyday Grocery Items Are Set for a Major Price Hike in October

We all feel the pinch at the checkout, but October 2025 may bring sharper sticker shocks. Several everyday grocery items are teetering on the brink of a significant price increase—driven by supply chain strains, weather, tariffs, and production costs. Knowing which goods are about to get more expensive gives you…

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Concerns of a Global Supply Glut

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.03 (-0.18%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +0.40 (-0.09%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday. Prices initially moved lower on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a one-week low and London sugar posting a...

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Hogs Pullback Extends to Thursday

Lean hog futures are down 45 cents to $1.37 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday morning was not reported due to light volume, with the 5-day rolling average at $97.84. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 72 cents on October 7 at $100.70. USDA’s FOB...

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The Outlook for Abundant Global Supplies Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.55%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -1.10 (-0.24%). Sugar prices added to this week's losses today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-week low and London sugar sliding to a 4-year nearest-futures low....

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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with losses 7 to 22 cents in the nearbys. Light long liquidation was noted with preliminary open interest down 474 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price from the Wednesday PM report was back up 42 cents at $99.05. The CME Lean...

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Cattle Bulls Look to Extend Rally into Thursday

Live cattle futures were up another 75 cents to $1.50 across most contracts on Wednesday. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. The Wednesday Fed...

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Hogs Ease Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures ended the Thursday session with contracts down 7 to 22 cents in the nearbys. USDA’s national base hog price from the Wednesday PM report was back up 42 cents at $99.05. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 60 cents on October 6 at $101.42. USDA’s...

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Cattle Hold Rally on Wednesday, as Feeders Add Another $4+

Live cattle futures were 75 cents to $1.50 higher across most contracts on Wednesday. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle...

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New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals

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Sugar Prices Retreat on a Forecast for a Global Sugar Surplus

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.34 (-2.04%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -7.30 (-1.59%). Sugar prices fell sharply for a second day on Wednesday, with London sugar sliding to a 2-week low. Sugar prices are falling due to...

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Cattle Rally Continues as Feeder Push to New Highs

Live cattle futures are up 75 to 95 cents in the front months. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

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Hogs Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are showing mixed action at midday with front months within 15 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday morning was reported at $98.06. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 60 cents on October 6 at $101.42. USDA’s FOB plant report showed the...

International Business Times UK

Farmers Left Anxious As Trump Weighs $10 Billion Bailout Amid Tariff Turmoil

Trump administration considers $10 billion farmer bailout as China halts soybean purchases, but government shutdown delays relief for struggling agriculture sector.

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Forecasts for a Global Sugar Surplus Undercut Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.30 (-1.80%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -7.60 (-1.66%). Sugar prices today extended Tuesday's losses, with London sugar falling to a 2-week low. Sugar prices are falling due to a negative carryover from Tuesday,...

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Trump’s former USDA chief economist warns the shutdown makes the president’s $15 billion farmer bailout a fantasy: 'You can’t just flip a switch'

“How to fund this bailout is very complicated, and different than it was in 2018,” said Joe Glauber, former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture during Trump’s first term.

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Cattle Look to Wednesday After Early Week Gains

Live cattle futures were $1.05 to $1.22 higher across the nearbys on Tuesday. There were no deliveries again for October live cattle on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 in IA reported on Tuesday. Feeder cattle futures extended the...

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