Global Weather Concerns and China Demand Are Spiking Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Heat waves in the U.S. and Europe are hitting grains. Barchart · Jul 13
Sugar Prices Slide as Monsoon Rains Improve in India October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.13 (-0.87%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.00 (-0.86%). Sugar prices moved lower on Monday for a second session and posted 2-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar... Barchart · Jul 13
Hogs Holding Mixed at Midday Lean hog futures are mixed with July up a tick and other contracts down 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 34 cents higher on July 9 at $92.69. The weekly CFTC Commitment of... Barchart · Jul 13
Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.90 (-1.26%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today for a second session and slid to 2-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar... Barchart · Jul 13
Cattle Prices Are Trapped in Downtrends as Energy Prices Spike on U.S.-Iran Volatility Lean hogs are taking a different path as prices rebound and keep an uptrend alive on the daily bar chart. Barchart · Jul 13
H5N1 Bird Flu Returned to Utah Commercial Egg Operations Last Week, Wiping Out 1.2 Million Hens H5N1 bird flu wiped out 1.2 million laying hens in Cache County, Utah on July 6, the first commercial poultry detection in over a month. Eggs from the flock will not enter the food supply. Medical Daily · Jul 13
Hogs Look to New Week Lean hog futures continued the mixed trend last week with contracts up 85 to 67 cents lower. August was up 25 cents on the week. Open interest was down 9,936 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.25 in the Friday PM report at $98.30. The CME... Barchart · Jul 13
Corn Bulls Getting a Headstart with Monday Morning Rally Corn futures are trading with 5 to 7 cent gains so far on Monday. Bulls found their footing on Friday following friendlier than expected USDA data. Contracts were up 2 ½ to 10 ¼ cents across the board, led by the front months. September was 16 ½ cents higher last... Barchart · Jul 13
Wheat soars as Ukraine attacks on Russia seen as export risk While it’s not yet known if Russia’s grain flows were impacted, prices for wheat gained as much as 4.8%, the most since mid-May. The Economic Times · Jul 13
7 Flowers to Instantly Revive Your Summer Containers – And Keep Your Patio Bursting With Color for Months Discover what to plant in your containers in July for instant impact Homes & Gardens · Jul 13
The Best Plants for a Cooler Patio – These Easy Varieties Create Instant Shade and Relief During Heatwaves Lush foliage and shady canopies create a cooler microclimate on your patio Homes & Gardens · Jul 13
‘A slap in the face’: small farmers say Trump is turning his back on them The president wooed farmers in his campaign, but now the USDA is yanking funding, citing ‘DEI’ and wasteful spending The Guardian - US · Jul 11
Corn Rallies on Friday with the Help of a Bull Friendly USDA Report Corn bulls found their footing on Friday following friendlier than expected USDA data. Contracts were up 2 ½ to 10 ¼ cents across the board, led by the front months. September was 16 ½ cents higher this week, with December up 19 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn... Barchart · Jul 10
Soybeans Posts Friday Strength as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Report Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts up fractionally in some deferred to as much as 16 ¾ cents. September closed the week with a 55 ½ cent rally, as November was up 43 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $11.45 3/4.... Barchart · Jul 10
Barchart · Jul 10 Hogs Closed Mixed on Friday, as Pork Sees Some Strength Lean hog futures continued the mixed trend this week with contracts up 85 to 67 cents lower. August was up 25 cents on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.25 in the Friday PM report at $98.30. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on...
Barchart · Jul 10 Crude Oil Weakness Spurs a Slump in Sugar Prices October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed down -0.24 (-1.59%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -11.50 (-2.40%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Friday’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) weighed on...
Barchart · Jul 10 Corn Rallying Out of Bull Friendly USDA Report Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 cent gains so far on Friday following friendlier then expected USDA data. There were 12 deliveries issued against July overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 6 cents higher at $4.06 3/4. The monthly WASDE report from this morning showed...
Barchart · Jul 10 Cotton Posting Friday Midday Gains Cotton futures are showing 40 to 58 point gains across most contracts on Friday. Crude oil is down $1.00 on the day, with the US dollar index is down $0.066. USDA’s monthly WASDE report showed no changes the old crop stocks at 4.2 million bales. New crop was raised by...
Barchart · Jul 10 Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Friday Lean hog futures are mixed at midday with contracts up 52 cents higher to 65 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was down 11 cents in the Friday AM report at $96.84. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37 cents higher on July 8 at $92.35. USDA’s pork carcass...
Barchart · Jul 10 Soybeans Posting Friday Rally as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Data Soybeans are trading with 10 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts at midday, following a friendlier USDA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 13 1/4 cents at $11.44 1/4. Soymeal futures are $5.00 to $6.30 higher across most contracts, with Soy Oil futures 70...
Barchart · Jul 10 Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.72%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -15.70 (-3.28%). Sugar prices are falling sharply today, with London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Today’s -1% fall in crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) is weighing on...
Reason · Jul 10 States Will Soon Face Huge Penalties for Their Food Stamp Mistakes More than $1 of every $10 in SNAP benefits went to people who didn't qualify in 2025.
Medical Daily · Jul 10 Chicken Sandwich Product Recalled After Raw Patties Were Accidentally Used Instead of Cooked Ones Fresh & Ready Foods LLC recalled two Fresh to You Burger Chicken Fillet products July 8, 2026 over Salmonella risk from raw, uncooked chicken patties. Here is what to know.
Barchart · Jul 10 Cattle Look to Friday After Thursday Losses Live cattle futures were falling on Thursday, with contracts down $1.80 to $2.47 at the close. Open interest was down 4,992 contracts, mainly in the front month. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8 drop from last week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online...
Barchart · Jul 10 Corn Holding Firmer Ahead of USDA Report Corn is starting off Friday with mixed trade, as July is up 1 ¾ cents and other front months fractionally lower. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. Open interest was down 1,845 contracts on Thursday mainly...