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Scarlett Johansson and AC/DC are being used to scare off wolves by American farmers - and it works!

The Australian rock band and a certain film clip starring American actress Scarlett Johansson have proven to be very effective when it comes to preventing attacks on cattle in the US rural north-west. What's the deal?

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Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures closed 22 to 62 cents higher across the nearby contracts on Friday, as August was still down $1.35 last week. USDA’s national base hog price was back down $2.76 from the previous day, at $108.91 on Friday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents...

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Cattle Look to New Week Following Friday’s Bounce

Live cattle futures posted gains across most contracts, with 50 cent to $2.35 gains in the nearbys, with August carrying the load. First Notice day if today for August. August was up $3.65 last week. Preliminary open interest was down 14,967 contracts, mainly due to an exodus in August ahead...

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Organic food is everywhere in American grocery stores. You see the green USDA Organic label and think you’re making a better choice. But not all “organic” foods are created equal. In fact, some foods labeled organic in the U.S. wouldn’t even make it onto shelves in Europe. The European Union…

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Hogs Post Friday Bounce

Lean hog futures were up 22 to 62 cents across the nearby contracts on Friday, as August was still down $1.35 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was back down $2.76 from the previous day, at $108.91 on Friday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents...

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Cattle Post Recovery on Friday

Live cattle futures posted gains across most contracts, with 50 cent to $2.35 gains in the nearbys, with August carrying the load. First Notice day is on Monday. August was up $3.65 this week. Cash trade has picked up this week to $235-236 in the South, up $3 to $5...

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First three fiscal 2026 appropriations bills pass Senate - Roll Call

The Senate passed its first fiscal 2026 spending bills, making up for lost time in the long-delayed process before preparing to leave town.

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Sugar Prices Pressured as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed down -0.17 (-1.04%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -2.80 (-0.60%). Sugar prices were under pressure Friday, with NY sugar sliding to a 1-week low and London sugar falling to a 3.5-week low. Signs of...

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Cotton Losses Pushing Further into Friday’s Midday

Cotton futures are showing weakness pushing lower into the weekend, with contracts down 67 to 78 points as the outside factors are mixed. The US dollar index is back down $0.938 to $99.805, as crude oil futures are $1.85/barrel lower. Export Sales data has cotton sales commitments at 11.807 million...

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Hogs Holding Higher at Midday as Pork Posts Morning Rebound

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up 32 to 65 cents across most contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was back down $2.72 from the previous day, at $109.10 on Thursday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents at $110.37 on July 30. USDA’s FOB plant...

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Corn Pushing Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures are reverting to lower trade across most contracts on Friday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 1/2 cents at $3.73 1/2. The next 7 days looks a little drier across IA, MO, and the ECB, with the Plains seeing light totals to just...

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Soybeans Trying to Bounce into Friday’s Close

Soybean futures are showing fractional to 2 cent gains across most contracts on Friday’s midday. There were another 408 deliveries issued against August soybean futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2 cents at $9.32 ¾. Soymeal futures are posting Friday gains of $1.50 to $3.60/ton,...

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Strength in Brazil Sugar Production Undercuts Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.19 (-1.16%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -4.20 (-0.90%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with NY sugar sliding to a 1-week low and London sugar falling to a 3.5-week low. Signs of stronger...

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Are prices up or down? Parsing misleading claims by Trump and Democrats - Roll Call

The success or failure of Trump’s economic policies on prices, including his tariff policy, are yet to be determined.

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Hog Traders Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures closed out July with gains of a dime to 60 cents on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was back down $1.67 from the previous day, at $111.67 on Thursday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was up a dime at $110.51 on July 29. Export Sales...

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Soybeans Mostly Weaker to Start Friday

Soybean futures are trading with contracts mostly 2 to 3 cents lower, as August is up ½ cent. Futures posted Thursday losses of 6 to 7 cents at the close of the month. There were another 408 deliveries issued against August soybean futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean...

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Cattle Look to New Month, Following Thursday’s Month End Selling

Live cattle futures rounded out the month of July with losses of $5.30 to $6.57 on Thursday. Cash trade has picked up this week to $235 in KS, up $3 to $5 from last week. Northern trade was up $3 to $383 dressed. Business has been quiet outside of that....

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Hogs See Slight Gains on Thursday

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Cattle Close July with Sharp Month End Selling

Live cattle futures continued the midday slide into the close, rounding out the month with losses of $5.30 to $6.57 on Thursday. Cash trade has picked up this week to $235 in KS, up $3 to $5 from last week. Northern trade was up $3 to $383 dressed. Business has...

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Soybeans Close with Losses on Thursday

Soybeans posted Thursday losses of 6 to 7 cents at the close of the month. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 4 cents at $9.34 ¾. Soymeal futures saw gains of $1.10 to $2.00/ton, with Soy Oil posting losses of 92 to 137 points. Export Sales data...

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Higher Sugar Output in Brazil Weighs on Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.10 (-0.61%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -2.20 (-0.47%). Sugar prices settled lower on Thursday, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. Signs of stronger global sugar production in Brazil are weighing on...

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Brazil Tariff Risks Underpin Arabica Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Thursday closed up +2.40 (+0.82%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -10 (-0.29%). Coffee prices on Thursday settled mixed. Arabica coffee moved higher Thursday on tariff risks after President Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on Brazil exports by a...

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Wheat Weakness Continuing on Thursday

The wheat complex is showing losses at Thursday’s midday. CBT futures are down 5 to 6 cents lower on Thursday. Kansas City contracts are down fractionally to 2 cents so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally lower at midday. USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000...

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