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Live cattle futures are trading with midday losses of 97 cents to $1.90. The Thursday Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,466 head offered, with bids at $254. Cash trade has been slow this week. Feeder cattle futures are down 50 cents to $1.25 so far at...

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Sugar Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Crude Oil Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.27 (-1.95%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.10 (-1.35%). Sugar prices are falling today, with NY sugar matching Tuesday’s 1.75-month low. Dollar strength and weakness in crude oil prices today are pressuring sugar prices....

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“Survival of the fittest”: Insiders say screwworm could improve the Texas cattle industry, beef

As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.

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Cattle Traders Look to Thursday Action

Live cattle futures were up 42 cents in June but down 15 to 75 cents across the rest of the board on Wednesday. Open interest was up 3,469 contracts. The Wednesday Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,466 head offered, with 1 lot bid at $400 dressed....

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Hogs Look to Close Out the Week After Buyers Come in on Thursday

Lean hog futures were down 15 cents in July, but up 20 cents to $1.45 in the rest of the contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.75 on Wednesday afternoon, up 18 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 16 cents on...

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Soybeans Retreating on Thursday Morning

Soybeans are trading with early Thursday losses of 11 to 12 cents so far. Futures saw marginal gains of 2 to 3 ¼ cents in most contracts on Wednesday, with most contracts fading the USDA export sale announcement, 6 to 8 cents off the highs. Open interest suggested a rotation...

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SNAP changes leave kids without access

GOP backers of Trump’s policy claimed that revisions to the program wouldn’t affect the most vulnerable

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Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeder Bulls Taking Control

Live cattle futures were up 42 cents in June but down 15 to 75 cents across the rest of the board on Wednesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,466 head offered, with 1 lot bid at $400 dressed. Feeder cattle futures saw late strength,...

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Hogs Find Bargain Buyers on Wednesday

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Soybeans Fades Off Early Session Highs on Wednesday

Soybeans saw marginal gains of 2 to 3 ¼ cents in most contracts on Wednesday, with most contracts fading the USDA export sale announcement this morning, 6 to 8 cents off the highs. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 3/4 cents at $10.79. Soymeal futures were...

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Sugar Prices Rise on Weak India Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.30 (+0.51%). Sugar prices moved higher on Wednesday for a second day amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s...

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Soybeans Fading USDA Export Sale Confirmation at Wednesday’s Midday

Soybeans are up 2 to 4 cents so far on the Wednesday session, well off the early double digit gains. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 2 1/2 cents at $10.77 3/4. Soymeal futures are up 30 to 90 cents, with Soy Oil futures falling another 100...

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Cattle Bulls Taking a Breather on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are up 45 cents in June but down 40 to 50 cents in other front months on Wednesday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle online auction showed no sales on the 1,466 head offered, with 1 lot bid at $400 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are down 40 to 60...

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Hogs Rallying on Wednesday, with a Front Month Exception

Lean hog futures are down 25 cents in July, but up $1.25 to $1.50 in other contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.50 on Wednesday morning, up $2.08 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 16 cents on June 11 at $91.93. USDA’s...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Concerns Over India’s Sugar Crop

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.65%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.60%). Sugar prices are moving higher today for a second session amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative...

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USDA Scientists Use Genome Editing to Develop Nutrient-Boosted Lettuce That Grows and Looks Completely Normal in Breakthrough Study

USDA researchers gene-edited lettuce to block red pigment, triggering beneficial flavonoid and antioxidant accumulation — without altering growth or appearance. June 15, 2026.

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Cattle Traders Look to Wednesday as Beef Approaches $400

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesday, closing with contracts up $3.60 to $5.95 higher. New buying interest was noted, up 4,735 contracts. Cash trade was mostly $255-258 across the country last week. It has yet to take place so far this week. Feeder cattle futures rallied $5.32...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures were down 30 cents to $1.77 in the nearbys, with some deferred contracts December and beyond, up a tick to 30 cents. Front months were seeing some long liquidation, with open interest down 6,990 contracts in July. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.57 on...

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CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center Following New World Screwworm Detection in Texas as Experts Assess Potential Threats to Humans

CDC activated emergency operations June 16 for New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. 12 animal cases confirmed. Human risk low but real. What to watch for.

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USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm — drones, dogs and fungi

The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.

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Hogs Close with Mixed Trade on Tuesday and Weaker Front Months

Lean hog futures were down 30 cents to $1.77 in the nearbys, with some deferred contracts December and beyond, up a tick to 30 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.57 on Tuesday afternoon, up 32 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Sugar Prices Jump on Slack Monsoon Rain in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.14 (+1.02%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +7.50 (+1.70%). Sugar prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. Short covering emerged in sugar after India’s Meteorological...

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Hogs Showing Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with July down $1.15, with some spreading amongst months and other contracts steady to 20 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.42 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 66 cents on June 11 at $92.09. USDA’s pork...

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US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones

Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New Mexico

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