The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Soybeans See Monday Weakness, Despite Export Business

Soybeans posted Monday gains of 3 to 5 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 ¼ cents at $10.45 1/2. Soymeal futures were a dime to $5.80 lower, with Soy Oil futures were 102 to 136 points in the green on the day. USDA reported a...

Barchart · Feb 9

Hogs Close with Weakness on Monday

Lean hog futures were under pressure on Monday, with contracts closing 27 cents to $1.22 lower. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 19 cents higher on Feb 4 at $86.57. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

Barchart · Feb 9

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Cattle, Hog Bulls Still Have an Edge. What Needs to Happen for Prices to Keep Climbing.

Bullish traders are nervously watching U.S. stock indexes and record volatility in gold, silver, and copper prices.

Barchart · Feb 9

Hogs Look to Monday Following Mixed Friday Action

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Friday, with contracts 7 cents higher to 42 cents lower. February was up 12 cents last week. Open interest rose 3,972 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.39 on Friday afternoon, down $1.19 from the day prior. The...

Barchart · Feb 9

Wheat Trading with Weakness on Monday Morning

Wheat is showing mostly lower trade in the winter wheat contracts, with spring wheat slightly higher. The wheat complex fell lower on Friday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 6 cents lower on Friday, as March was 8 ¼ cents in the red...

Barchart · Feb 9

23 Tons of Pork Recalled Across the Midwest — Check Your Freezer

If you have frozen pork loins in your freezer, you might be holding onto more than just dinner. A massive recall involving 23 tons of raw pork is currently sweeping across the Midwest. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a high-priority alert regarding over 46,000 pounds of boneless loins.…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 7

Food Stamps: What To Know About SNAP Payments in February 2026

The OBBBA included overhauls of the SNAP program, which impacts those who rely on SNAP benefits.

GOBankingRates · Feb 7

Wheat Closes with Weakness on Friday

The wheat complex fell lower on Friday, with contracts down across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 6 cents lower on Friday, as March was 8 ¼ cents in the red at the close. KC HRW futures were down 7 to 8 cents in most contracts, as...

Barchart · Feb 6

Hogs Close Mixed on Friday

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Friday, with contracts 7 cents higher to 42 cents lower. February was up 12 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.39 on Friday afternoon, down $1.19 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 32 cents...

Barchart · Feb 6