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Coffee Prices Surge on Global Supply Fears

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +17.00 (+5.24%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +105 (+2.76%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today for a second day and posted 2-week highs amid concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and...

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USDA Reports 10.62% SNAP Payment Error Rate for FY 2025, Triggering New Financial Penalties for States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate for fiscal year 2025 was 10.62%, representing approximately $10.1 billion in improper payments. The payment error rate measures how accurately states determine SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts, including both overpayments and…

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Shocking Survey Reveals 11 Percent of States May Abandon Food Stamps Under Trump's Controversial Bill

Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is slashing US food stamp funding, pushing states to tighten rules, shoulder huge new costs and, in some cases, even weigh quitting SNAP altogether.

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade Following Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were down $1.22 to $1.77 at the Monday close, with nearby August up 12 cents. Open interest was down 2,296 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.69 on Monday afternoon, up $1.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 43...

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Cattle Look to Tuesday with Expanded Limits

Live cattle futures fell $1.85 to $8.22 across the board on Monday. Open interest was down 1,737 contracts mainly in August, with other contracts rising. Cash trade was not reported on Monday, after last week’s drop to $230-231 across the country. Feeder cattle futures collapsed on the border news, with...

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California eradicated these 20-pound rodents decades ago; DNA suggests someone deliberately brought them back

California believed nutria were eradicated, but they reappeared in the Central Valley. A new genetic study indicates these rodents were reintroduced by humans. Nutria damage wetlands and weaken vital flood control structures. Their feeding and burrowing habits cause significant ecological and agricultural harm. This discovery highlights the critical need for…

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USDA Final Rule Requires SNAP-Authorized Retailers to Stock More Staple Foods, Takes Effect Fall 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a final rule updating the stocking requirements for retailers authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Under the new rule, SNAP-authorized stores must stock seven varieties of staple foods in each of four categories—protein, grains, dairy, and fruits and vegetables—more than…

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Cattle Face Limit Losses in the Feeders on Monday

Live cattle futures fell $1.85 to $8.22 across the board on Monday. Cash trade was not reported on Monday, after last week’s drop to $230-231 across the country. Feeder cattle futures collapsed on the border news, with Monday losses of $7.075 to the $10.75 limit. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

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Hogs Face Weakness on Monday

Lean hog futures were down $1.22 to $1.77 at the Monday close, with nearby August up 12 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.69 on Monday afternoon, up $1.32 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 43 cents higher on July 23 at...

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USDA Awards Nearly $20 Million in Farm to School Grants for FY 2026, Largest Single-Year Investment in Program History

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) has completed its fiscal year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant awards, marking the largest single-year investment in the program’s history. USDA announced nearly $20 million in funding for 68 projects nationwide, with grants supporting efforts to increase locally…

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6 SNAP Online Grocery Rules That Still Surprise New Shoppers

Online grocery shopping offers incredible convenience for families using federal food assistance benefits. Navigating digital SNAP rules requires understanding specific government restrictions before completing your checkout. Federal policies govern how digital benefit transfers function across participating online retail platforms. Many new shoppers face unexpected order rejections due to confusing digital…

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Slumping Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.29%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -2.40 (-0.52%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) tumbled...

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Coffee Prices Sharply Higher as Brazil’s Coffee Harvest is Delayed

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed up +10.75 (+3.43%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +42 (+1.12%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Monday amid concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and tighten global supplies. On Monday, Somar...

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Hogs Falling Back on Monday

Lean hog futures are down $1.30 to $2 at midday, with nearby August up a tick. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to thin volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 33 cents higher on July 23 at $97.91. The weekly CFTC Commitment...

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Cattle Falling Back on Border Reopening News

Live cattle futures are down $2.10 to $5.05 at midday. Cash trade was picked up at $230-231 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures are collapsing on Monday with losses of $7.75 to the $10.75 limit. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $1.07 on July 23 to...

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Sugar Prices Retreat as Crude Oil Plunges

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.18 (-1.22%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -1.50 (-0.33%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, sliding to 1-week lows amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down more...

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Coffee Prices Jump as Heavy Rains Delay Brazil’s Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +9.60 (+3.06%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +33 (+0.88%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today on concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and tighten global supplies. Somar Meteorologia reported today that...

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USDA Cattle Data Shows the U.S. Herd Has Stopped Shrinking

What that means for live and feeder cattle futures prices here.

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Cattle Look to React to Border Reopening News on Monday Morning

Live cattle futures saw gains of 27 cents to $1.67 across most contracts on Friday, with August holding for a $2.65 gain last week. Open interest was down 1,506 contracts. Cash trade was picked up at $230-231 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures saw strength on Friday with...

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Soybeans Falling Back on Monday Morning Trade with Weather and Outside Pressures

Soybeans are trading with 32 to 35 cent losses on Monday morning, with a wetter forecast and sharply lower crude oil playing a pressure factor. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 10 ½ cents higher, with the front months leading the bull spreading. August managed a 43...

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Hogs Look to Monday Trade as Pork Stocks See a Build

Lean hog futures held higher on Friday, with contracts 12 to 70 cents higher at the close, with August $1.20 higher on the week. Open interest rose 442 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $2.77 in the Friday PM report to $99.37. The CME Lean Hog...

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'Coercive and Unconscionable': Trump's USDA Sued for Starving Poor Bronx Neighbourhood Over $3 Clorox

A Bronx store challenges the USDA's SNAP suspension, arguing it threatens food access in a low-income area. The case underscores tensions between programme enforcement and community needs.

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8 Sweet-Smelling Plants That Will Fill Your Porch with Beautiful Fragrance This July

Add an extra dimension to your porch this summer

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In 1890, European starlings introduced in New York’s Central Park began a spread that eventually produced about 150 million birds across North America

A small experiment in New York's Central Park initiated a major biological invasion. European starlings rapidly spread across North America after their 1890 introduction. These adaptable birds now number around 150 million across the continent. Their presence causes significant agricultural losses and displaces native species. This event serves as a…

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How Long Eggs Stay Fresh in the Refrigerator, According to USDA

Eggs are a nutritious and affordable household breakfast staple for busy families. Knowing exactly how long they last prevents accidental waste and saves you money. The federal government provides specific safety guidelines for maximizing egg freshness at home. Many shoppers misunderstand the confusing dates printed on the cardboard egg carton.…

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