MYSTERIOUS: 32 | Mind Blowing Facts

In 1953, the khapra beetle reached US grain stores; authorities fumigated more than 600 infested sites before declaring it eradicated in 1966

A tiny brown beetle, the khapra beetle, was discovered in California in 1953. This insect posed a significant threat to stored commodities and agricultural trade. The United States launched a massive, 13-year eradication campaign involving extensive fumigation efforts. This operation included over 600 infested sites and nearly 97,000 property inspections.…

The Times of India · Aug 2

What to Do With Dahlias in August –7 Jobs for Bigger Blooms That Last Until Frost

A few minutes of care each week will keep dahlias healthy, encourage continuous blooms, and help your plants put on their best display right through to the first frost

Homes & Gardens · Aug 2

USDA Expects Grocery Prices to Rise Again—Which Foods Are Likely to Cost More Before Labor Day?

Recent economic forecasts from agricultural officials indicate that supermarket prices will climb before autumn arrives. Federal data highlights persistent supply chain pressures affecting specific agricultural sectors across the country. Families preparing for late summer barbecues face looming price hikes on popular cookout ingredients. Knowing which foods will cost more helps…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 1

Cattle Rally to Round out July

Live cattle futures were mixed, with contracts up 52 cents to 20 cents lower. August was up $4.67 this week. USDA picked up cash trade at $232-233, with some up to $235. Feeder cattle futures extended the bounce out of the Monday collapse, with contracts 87 cents to $1.55 higher....

Barchart · Jul 31

Sugar Prices Supported by India Crop Concerns

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.23 (+1.59%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +4.90 (+1.07%). Sugar prices settled sharply on Friday as short covering emerged over concerns about India’s sugar crop. India’s Meteorological Department said Friday that monsoon rainfall...

Barchart · Jul 31

Arabica Coffee Prices Settle Sharply Higher on Tighter ICE Inventories

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Friday closed up +9.05 (+2.80%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +2 (+0.05%). Arabica coffee settled sharply higher on Friday as near-term supplies continue to tighten. ICE arabica coffee inventories have steadily declined over the past 4.5 months and fell to...

Barchart · Jul 31

Soybeans Falling Lower on Friday

Soybeans are trading with Friday midday losses of 6 to 9 1/2 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 8 1/2 cents at $11.40. Soymeal futures are $4.00 to $4.50 lower across most contracts, with Soy Oil futures down 120 to 140 points. There were...

Barchart · Jul 31

Cattle Extending Strength to Friday

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts 45 cents to $1.125 higher. USDA picked up cash trade at $232-233, with some up to $235. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,054 head offered and a few bids of $228. Feeder cattle futures are continuing...

Barchart · Jul 31

Cotton Holding onto Gains at Friday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 40 to 60 points higher so far on Friday. Crude oil is back up $1.45 per barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.189. Export Sales data has accumulated export business at 12.032 million RB, which is 102% of the USDA export projection....

Barchart · Jul 31

Hogs Reverting Higher on Friday

Lean hog futures are back up 47 cents to $1.32 so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $100.49 on Friday morning, down 3 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down a penny on July 29 at $98.44. USDA’s pork carcass...

Barchart · Jul 31