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The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Live cattle futures are falling $1.70 to $2 at midday Cash has been slow early this week with very little action early. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,356 head, with bids at $245-248. Feeder cattle futures are falling $4.12 to $4.50 so far...

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Corn Trading with Thursday Losses

Corn futures are showing 2 to 4 ¼ cent losses so far on Thursday. There were 88 deliveries issued against July futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 3 3/4 cents lower at $4.00 1/4. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed a total of 565,810...

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Sugar Prices Supported by Brazilian Real Strength

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.40%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.10%). Sugar prices are modestly higher today. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is positive for sugar prices, as the real rallied to a 3-week...

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Hogs Look to Thursday After Wednesday’s Rally

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with gains of $1.05 to $3.87. Open interest fell 3,035 contracts, mainly in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.79 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.37 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 11 cents on...

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Hogs Rally on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with gains of $1.05 to $3.87. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.79 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.37 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 11 cents on July 2 at $91.66. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was...

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Sugar Prices Pressured as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.70 (+0.99%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling from a 1.75-month high. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains sparked long liquidation in...

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Hogs Posting Midweek Bounce on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are showing midday gains of 82 cent to $3 across most contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.89 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 11 cents on July 2 at $91.66. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was...

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Sugar Prices Edge Higher on the Surge in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.46%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +5.10 (+1.07%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with NY sugar posting a 1.75-month high. Today’s +7% surge in WTI crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) is boosting sugar...

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Hogs See Mixed Trade on Tuesday Despite Pork Strength

Lean hog futures posted losses of 35 cents to $1.60 on Tuesday, with nearby July up a dime. Open interest was down 1,476 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.42 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 12 cents on July...

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Hogs Post Mostly Lower Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 35 cents to $1.60, with nearby July up a dime. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.42 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 12 cents on July 2 at $91.55. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was $1.66...

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Sugar Prices Settle Lower on Long Liquidation Pressures

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.08 (-0.53%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -12.50 (-2.56%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and moved lower as the recent rally pushed sugar prices into overbought territory, sparking technical...

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Hogs Weakness Continuing on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are down a quarter to $2.02 so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 12 cents on July 2 at $91.55. CFTC data showed managed money adding 1,807...

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Technical Selling Weighs on Overbought Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -11.30 (-2.31%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower as the recent rally pushed sugar prices into overbought territory, sparking technical selling and...

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were mixed on Monday, with contracts down 50 cents to 90 cents higher at the close. Open interest was up 1,652 contracts on Monday, mainly in October and beyond. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to thin trade. The CME Lean...

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Chuck Schumer Draws SNAP Funding Red Line, Says 'I Will Not Support' Farm Bill That Abandons Hungry Families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will oppose any Farm Bill that weakens funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), drawing a firm line as debate over federal food assistance continues.

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8 Container Plants That Flower Better in July Than They Did in Spring – For Color During the Hottest Time of Year

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Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health

Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health.

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Hogs See Mixed Action on Monday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Monday, with contracts down 50 cents to 90 cents higher at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 19 cents on July 1 at $91.67. CFTC...

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Corn and Soybean Bulls Are Taking One Step Out of the Grave as a Critical Trading Period Kicks Off

History shows the few trading days right after the Fourth of July holiday can be pivotal for the grain markets, especially corn and soybeans. And after the three-day holiday weekend, the bulls are out of the chute snorting.

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Sugar Prices Push Higher as the Brazilian Real Weakens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.37 (+2.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.00 (+0.62%). Sugar prices settled higher on Monday. Sugar garnered support from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high on Monday,...

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Hogs Posting Mixed Action on Monday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts down 57 cents to 70 cents higher at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 19 cents on July 1 at $91.67. USDA’s pork...

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Weakness in the Brazilian Real Supports Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.32 (+2.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices are moving higher today. Sugar garnered support today from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high, which discourages...

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Lean Hog Prices Are Sizzling Higher as Cattle Prices Flag Risk of Collapse

The potential for higher-for-longer beef prices at the meat counter could result in better consumer demand for pork into 2027.

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How to Create a Tropical Urban Oasis in a Small Space – 7 Plants That Will Transform Your Yard into a Lush Jungle Retreat

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Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures were mixed, with front months rallying 50 cents to $1.70, as deferreds were down 7 to 30 cents. July was up 92 cents last week. Open interest in Thursday was up 2,152 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.47 on Thursday morning, down $1.45...

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