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Sugar Prices Decline on the Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.17 (-1.04%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -10.30 (-2.05%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today, with NY sugar falling to a 4-week low. Sugar prices are under pressure due to the outlook for higher...

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Beef Prices Are Going Up. What’s Behind the Surge, and How Much Higher Will They Go?

A perfect storm of shrinking supply, trade disruption, and sky-high demand have sent beef prices soaring. Unfortunately, it looks like retail prices aren’t going to come back down for quite some time.

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Hogs Look to new Month

Lean hog futures posted gains of 32 to 75 cents across the front months on Friday, with October up $3.825 last week. Preliminary open interest rose 4,650 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog report showed negotiated prices at $104.91, down $3.28 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

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Cotton Facing Tuesday AM Losses

Cotton price action is down 26 to 38 points early on Tuesday. Futures were down 64 to 83 points on the Friday session, with December falling 147 points last week. The US dollar index was up $0.042 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.55 lower. Commitment of...

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Cattle Look to September Trade After Strength in August

Live cattle futures were $2 to $2.75 higher to close out Friday, as August expired up $4.90 at 241.90. October fats closed the week with a gain of $1.775. Preliminary open interest was up 3,700 contracts on Friday. Cash trade came in last week on a steady basis in the...

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Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Cotton: Let’s Break Down What You Need to Be Watching This Week

Here is a two-minute markets analysis and outlook for the grain and cotton futures markets. Let’s go!

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Why Are Some Organic Labels Being Quietly Removed in 2025?

Have you noticed certain “organic” labels vanishing from packages lately? It’s more than speculation—behind what seems like quiet label changes are mounting challenges impacting both farmers and consumers. In 2025, rising certification costs, policy shifts, and gaps in enforcement are reshaping how—even whether—products are labeled organic. As shoppers, understanding what’s…

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Cattle Close August on a High Note

Live cattle futures were $2 to $2.75 higher to close out Friday, as August expired up $4.90 at 241.90. October fats closed the week with a gain of $1.775. Cash trade came in this week on a steady basis in the North at $245 in the north, with $242 in...

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Cotton Heads into the Labor Day Weekend with Losses

Cotton futures were down 64 to 83 points on the Friday session, with December falling 147 points this week. The US dollar index was up $0.042 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.55 lower. The market will be closed on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday,...

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Hogs Push Higher on Friday to Close the Week with Strength

Lean hog futures posted gains of 32 to 75 cents across the front months on Friday, with October up $3.825 this week. USDA’s national base hog report showed negotiated prices at $104.91, down $3.28 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 20 cents on August 27...

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Sugar Prices Fall on Higher Brazil Sugar Output

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed down -0.11 (-0.67%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -0.50 (-0.10%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Friday and settled lower due to higher Brazilian sugar output. On Friday, Unica reported that Brazil's...

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Hogs Continuing Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with 50 to 55 cent gains across most contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog report was delayed due to packer submission issues.. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 20 cents on August 27 at $106.43. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout report from Friday...

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Cotton Holding Losses on Friday

Cotton futures are down 59 to 101 points so far on the Friday session. The US dollar index is down $0.058 on the day to $97.680, with crude oil futures $0.68 lower. USDA reported the accumulated cotton export sale commitments at 3.412 million RB, down 23% from last year. That...

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Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains as Brazil's Sugar Output Increases

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.11 (-0.67%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on strength in Brazil's sugar production. Unica reported today that Brazil's Center-South sugar output...

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How Alabama’s Health Department Handles Food Recalls

When a food product is recalled, a rapid response is critical to protect public health. While federal agencies like the FDA and USDA issue national alerts, it is the job of state and local health departments to ensure the dangerous product is actually removed from store shelves. In Alabama, this…

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Cattle Look to Round Out August Trade Following Thursday Weakness

Live cattle futures were lower at the Thursday close, with contracts down $2.30 to $2.60. August, which expires today, fell $6.20 to $237, despite cash trade holding up. There were 20 deliveries retendered on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 2,057 contracts, suggesting new selling interest. Cash trade has been...

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Cotton Back to Weaker Trade on Friday Morning

Cotton price action is down 9 to 25 points early on Friday. Futures closed out the Thursday session with stronger trade, as contracts were up 62 to 64 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.347 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.17 higher. USDA reported...

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Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures closed Thursday up 30 to 70 cents across the front months. Preliminary open interest rose 4,405 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.19 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 23 cents on August...

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Cattle Fall Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures fell lower on Thursday, with contracts down $2.30 to $2.60. August, which expires on Friday, fell $6.20 to $237, despite cash trade holding up. There were 20 deliveries retendered on Thursday. Cash trade has been limited so far this week, with a few bids of $245 in...

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Hogs Close Thursday with Gains

Lean hog futures were up 30 to 70 cents across the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.19 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 23 cents on August 26 at $106.63. Export Sales...

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Cotton Closes with Gains on Thursday

Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with stronger trade, as contracts were up 62 to 64 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.347 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.17 higher. USDA reported a total of 179,333 RB of cotton sold in the week...

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Sugar Prices Supported by Signs of Stronger Global Demand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.01 (+0.06%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +4.80 (+0.98%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday, with London sugar reaching a six-week high. Sugar prices rose on Thursday after Pakistan said it is seeking...

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London Sugar Prices Jump as Pakistan Seeks to Boosts Its Sugar Imports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.18%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +2.70 (+0.55%). Sugar prices today are mixed, with London sugar reaching a six-week high. London sugar is moving higher today after Pakistan said it is seeking 100,000...

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US Government Moves to Kill 'Roadless Rule', and No, You're Not Getting More Off-Road Trails

The Trump administration's USDA, along with the Department of the Interior, is moving forward with killing the 'Roadless Rule,' and still pretending it's for

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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures posted 47 to 57 cent gains on Wednesday. Preliminary open interest was up 4,658 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.80 in the Wednesday PM report, up 40 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 41 cents...

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