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Corn futures posted losses of 1 to 2 cents across most contracts on the Friday session, as December managed to slip 4 ¼ cents lower this week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents to $3.88. While the government remains closed, the USDA is expected...

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Cattle Rally Back Higher on Friday, as President Trump Comments After the Close

Live cattle futures were up $2.50 to $3.05 on Friday to round out the week with $8.32 losses. The Friday morning Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $228-230 sales on 160 of the 1,228 head offered. Outside of that, Northern sales have been reported at $230-230.50, with $232...

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Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP food stamp payments after Trump appeal

The USDA says funding is already going to states while the government wages a legal battle to freeze it

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Sugar Prices Tumble on Rising Global Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.09 (-0.63%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -3.30 (-0.80%). Sugar prices moved lower on Friday, with London sugar posting a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. The outlook for robust global sugar supplies is pressuring prices....

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Supreme Court stays lower court orders for USDA to pay November SNAP benefits - Roll Call

The Agriculture Department said it would comply with a federal court order to fully pay for November food stamp benefits, but also appealed.

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Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed on Friday, with contracts up 75 cents in December and down 10 to 30 cents in other contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Friday AM was reported at $84.48, down 19 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another...

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Cattle Bulls Taking Some Back on Friday

Live cattle futures are up $1.35 to $1.55 so far on Friday. The Friday morning Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $228-230 sales on 160 of the 1,228 head offered. Outside of that, Northern sales have been reported at $230-230.50, with $232 Southern sales this week. Feeder cattle...

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Sugar Prices Undercut by the Outlook for Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -2.70 (-0.65%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar posting a 4.75-year nearest-futures low. The outlook for robust global sugar supplies is undercutting prices. On...

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Trump admin appeals order to pay SNAP benefits in full

The administration is under a Friday deadline to pay out the critical benefits.

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Hogs Look to Round Out the Week After Softer Trade

Lean hog futures posted 95 cent to $1.62 losses on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was reported at $84.31, down $1.69 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on November 4 at $90.86. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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For a Low-Maintenance, Tropical Fruit Tree, Nothing Beats the Custard Apple – Here's An Expert Guide to Growing One

Known for their delicious fruits, cherimoya trees can be a wonderfully exotic addition to your backyard planting

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Judge orders White House to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday

"Not making payments to them for even another day is utterly unacceptable," the judge said.

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Hogs Ease Back on Thursday

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Judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP after defying court order: ‘This should never happen in America’

The government failed to ensure states could quickly send out partial benefits, leading to preventable delays that are leaving millions of families hungry, judge says

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Sugar Prices Gain on Short Covering as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.08 (+0.57%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.05%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses and moved higher on Thursday as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in sugar futures. The...

The Independent UK

Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced for some families

The Trump administration now says cuts to the biggest government food program won't be as deep as previously expected during the government shutdown

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of 65 cents to $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday morning was reported at $84.67, up down $1.72 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 4 cents on November 4 at $90.86. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

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Government Shutdown 2025: Do Unused SNAP Benefits Roll Over Each Month?

Here's everything you need to know about SNAP rollover rules, EBT usage, the government shutdown and how to make the most of your food assistance in 2026.

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Sugar Prices Rebound as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.12 (+0.85%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +1.50 (+0.36%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and moved higher as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL...

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What SNAP beneficiaries are getting in November

The Trump administration has revised the calculations states must use for stopgap food benefits.

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Cattle Traders Look to Thursday with Expanded Limits

Both live ($10.75) and feeder ($13.75) futures will have expanded limits on Thursday due to Wednesday’s limit losses. Live cattle futures fell the $7.25 limit on Wednesday as longs continue to flood the exits. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,228 head offered, with...

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The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America

US leaders have long shown some responsibility to help poor people meet basic nutritional needs. That era appears over

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Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were mixed, with nearbys up 5 cents to 70 cents and other contracts slipping lower. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $86, up $1.29 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8 cents on November 3 at...

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Stronger Sugar Output in India Knocks Sugar Prices Lower

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.11 (-0.77%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.17%). Sugar prices retreated on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 5-year nearest-futures low. Signs of a larger sugar crop in India, the world's second-largest...

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Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog future are mixed with contracts 65 cents higher to 45 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday morning was reported at $86.39, up $2.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8 cents on November 3 at $90.90. USDA’s pork carcass...

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