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Flesh-Eating Screwworms Are Back. Gene Drives Could Stop Them for Good.

Using genetic engineering to drive at least some pest species to extinction is ethical.

Reason · Jul 23

Soybeans Extending Fresh Highs at Midday

Soybeans are pushing the fresh 2 year highs further at midday, with gains of 5 to 8 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 cents at $12.05 1/2. Soymeal futures were $1.30 to $2.00 higher, with Soy Oil futures up 2 to 7 points....

Barchart · Jul 23

Cattle Finding Some Buyers on Thursday, with Beef Firming at Midday

Live cattle futures are getting a bounce, with $1.40 to $1.80 gains at midday. Cash trade saw a few $230-232 sales on Wednesday, though there has not been enough to establish a trend. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,530 head, with bids at...

Barchart · Jul 23

Watson Goes Big In the Corn Market

A news story out Wednesday afternoon told us Watson wasn't only adding to its net-long futures position, but making a big bet in call options as well.

Barchart · Jul 23

Hogs Look to Thursday Action Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. Open interest was up 199 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

Barchart · Jul 23

H5N1 Bird Flu Has Now Hit Over 1,166 U.S. Dairy Herds Across 19 States, With Idaho Leading the Nation

USDA confirmed H5N1 in more than 1,166 U.S. dairy herds as of July 22, 2026. Idaho leads with 173 infected herds. Here is what consumers and farm workers should know.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

What Grocery Shoppers Should Know About USDA’s Latest Price Forecast

The federal government regularly monitors agricultural data to predict future food retail costs. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released its official price forecast for consumers. This detailed report helps families understand how their grocery bills will change soon. Knowing these official projections allows smart shoppers to adjust their…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 23

This Fragrant, Hardy Shrub is Quietly Replacing Gardenia – For Abundant Blooms and Scent Without the Stress

Mock orange offers the same intoxicating fragrance with far less fuss

Homes & Gardens · Jul 23

Hogs Continue Steady Rally to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 48 cents higher on July 20...

Barchart · Jul 22

Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14 (-0.94%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -4.60 (-0.98%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday as India’s monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday that India’s cumulative monsoon rainfall...

Barchart · Jul 22