The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Soybeans Falls Lower on Monday

Soybeans posted losses of 5 to 6 cents in the front months on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 1/2 cents lower at $9.92 1/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.00 to $5.60, with Soy Oil futures steady to 10 points lower on Monday. Export Inspections data...

Barchart · Jan 26

Hogs Close with Monday Gains

Lean hog futures closed Monday Trade with contracts 55 to 70 cents lower, as February was down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.25 on Monday afternoon, down 31 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 55 cents on Jan 22 at $83.62. USDA’s...

Barchart · Jan 26

Live and Feeder Cattle Rally on USDA COF Report; Lean Hogs Are Technically Strong

Coming off a collapse in cattle prices on new world screwworm fears, cattle prices closed at technically bullish levels on Friday. Here’s what to watch in the week ahead.

Barchart · Jan 26

Sugar Prices Remain Weak on Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.48%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -4.00 (-0.95%). NY sugar prices are higher today due to the weak dollar, but London sugar is trading lower. Higher global sugar production is weighing on sugar...

Barchart · Jan 26

The new US food pyramid is scientifically questionable, and upends decades of trusted public health advice

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) for 2025-2030 have caused significant controversy, with polarised opinions between their supporters and detractors. They are disruptive, to say the least, both in how they are presented and the recommendations they make.

The Conversation · Jan 26

Hogs Look to New Week as Pork Stocks Remain Tight

Lean hog futures closed the Friday trade with contracts a dime to 25 cents lower in the nearbys. February was up just 7 cents last week, as April was 97 cents higher. Preliminary open interest was up 4,079 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.56...

Barchart · Jan 26

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is redefining the 'healthy' American diet—and food companies are making 5 major changes to keep up

From dairy’s revival to protein-maxxing, RFK Jr. has sought to dramatically transform Americans’ diets.

Fortune · Jan 25

What Are the Facts About US Corn?

Since the release of USDA's January WASDE report, I've seen countless charts and studies dissecting 2025 corn production. Those are irrelevant to the main question: Did US corn's fundamentals really change?

Barchart · Jan 24

Cotton Slips Lower into the Friday Close

Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower in the front months on Friday, as March was 85 points lower this week. Crude oil futures were up $1.95 per barrel at $61.31. The US dollar index was down $0.871 to $97.305. USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton...

Barchart · Jan 23

Hogs Ease Back on Friday

Lean hog futures closed the Friday trade with contracts a dime to 25 cents lower in the nearbys. February was up just 7 cents this week, as April was 97 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.56 on Friday afternoon, up 47 cents from the day...

Barchart · Jan 23