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The Outlook for Tighter Global Sugar Supplies Boosts Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.40%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.20 (+0.96%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on the outlook for tighter global supplies. StoneX predicts the global sugar market will fall into a -550,000 MT...

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Millions of farmers in Africa’s Great Lakes region face rising temperatures. Study predicts how crop disease and pests could spread

Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include conflict over resources. As a result, agricultural productivity is low and there’s a high…

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. Open interest was up 708 contracts, suggesting a rotation of ownership, with 11,455 contracts rolling out of June. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to thin trade. The CME Lean...

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Why is Tuesday Like Christmas to the BRACE Industry?

For those who live and breathe only because the government is benevolent enough to bestow imaginary numbers on them, Tuesday is their day.

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Hogs Start the Week with a Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on May 7 at $90.79. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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Corn Closes with Monday Gains

Corn futures closed the Monday session with contracts up 3 to 5 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 cents to $4.34 3/4. USDA reported a couple private export sales of corn this morning, with 380,000 MT (220,000 MT for 2025/26 and 160,000...

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12 States Where You Can Get Free Produce Through Their USDA Supported Farmers Market Nutrition Programs

Access to fresh seasonal produce is a fundamental requirement for maintaining a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. Many low-income seniors and families struggle to afford the premium prices found at boutique grocery stores. The federal government partners with specific states to provide free produce vouchers through a dedicated nutrition initiative. These…

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Hogs Closed Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with front months down 20 to 32 cents and the rest of the board up a nickel to 80 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 9 cents on May 5 at $91.19. Export Sales data from USDA showed pork...

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California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts

One Del Monte canning facility processed 30% of the state’s cling peaches, and its closure left growers with a glut of crops with no one to process them.

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Sugar Prices Decline on Concern Brazil Could Boost Sugar Output

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-1.82%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -5.30 (-1.21%). Sugar prices added to Wednesday's sharp losses on Thursday, falling to 1-week lows. Gasoline prices (RBM26 ) have fallen by more than -8% over...

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Corn Weakness Holding on Thursday

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent losses in the front months on Thursday, bouncing off early lows. There were 113 deliveries issued against May corn futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 2 1/4 cents lower on the day to $4.24. USDA’s Weekly Export...

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Cotton Falling on Thursday

Cotton price action is down 100 to 120 points so far on Thursday. The US dollar index is $0.010 lower at $97.865. Crude oil is back up 62 cents at midday. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 123,349 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of...

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Hogs Holding Steady at Midday

Lean hog futures are showing steady trade on Thursday, with some contracts up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to thin volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 9 cents on May 5 at $91.19. Export Sales data from USDA...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Ethanol Weakness Could Spur More Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.30 (-2.03%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.60 (-1.28%). Sugar prices added to Wednesday's sharp losses today, falling to 1-week lows. Gasoline prices (RBM26 ) are down by more than -1% today and by...

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Hogs Extend Losses to Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 57 cents to $1.72 at Wednesday’s close. Open interest showed 2,867 contracts rolling out of the June contracts, with the rest of the board OI up 2,229. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.59 on Wednesday afternoon, down 86 cents from the day...

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Hogs Post Losses on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were down 57 cents to $1.72 at Wednesday’s close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.59 on Wednesday afternoon, down 86 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 7 cents on May 4 at $91.10. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

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Sugar Prices Sink as Ethanol Weakness May Spur More Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.56 (-3.64%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -15.00 (-3.32%). Sugar prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. Wednesday's -4% plunge in gasoline prices (RBM26 ) undercut...

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Sugar Prices Retreat as Ethanol Weakness May Spur More Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.48 (-3.12%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -13.10 (-2.90%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today, with London sugar tumbling to a 1-week low. Today's -4% plunge in gasoline prices (RBM26 ) is undercutting ethanol...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Recovery

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 2,508 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at...

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Hogs Recover on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at $91.03. Monthly trade data from Census converted to a...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Brazilian Real Strength

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.08 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.70 (+1.28%). Sugar prices extended their two-week-long rally on Tuesday and rose to 1-month highs. Strength in the Brazilian real is boosting sugar prices as the...

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Hogs Back to Higher Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are 75 to 85 cents higher in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday mornind due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at $91.03. Monthly trade data from...

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Strength in the Brazilian Real Boosts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.39%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.90 (+1.10%). Sugar prices extended their two-week-long rally today and rose to 1-month highs. Strength in the Brazilian real is boosting sugar prices as the real (^USDBRL...

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