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Hog Bulls Gaining Ground on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are showing 12 to 72 cent gains so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.05 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 14 cents on June 26 at $91.41. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was $2.96 lower in...

Barchart · Jun 30

Soybeans Posting Midday Gains Despite Larger Stocks, More Acres and Product Weakness

Soybeans are buying the fact after selling the rumor leading up to the USDA reports on Monday. Tuesday’s gains are 4 to 7 cents at midday. July futures had 31 delivery notices on first notice day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 4 3/4 cents at $10.67....

Barchart · Jun 30

Sugar Prices Rise on India Rain Deficit

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.00 (+0.84%). Sugar prices are moving higher for a fourth session today, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that weak...

Barchart · Jun 30

Corn Squaring Up Lower Ahead of USDA Reports, Despite a Cut to Crop Ratings

Corn price action is down fractionally to 2 cents so far on Tuesday morning as traders gear up for USDA data. Futures were under pressure on Monday, as longs headed for the exits ahead of USDA’s report on Tuesday. Contracts were down 5 ¼ to 11 ½ cents at the...

Barchart · Jun 30

What Should We Expect from US Government Numbers Tuesday?

If you are one of those who love the smell of a damp feedlot or hot hog barn, Tuesday is for you with government numbers from one end to the other.

Barchart · Jun 30

Screwworm: Fact vs. fiction

As cases of the New World screwworm increase, so do rumors about the parasitic fly. Here are some of the biggest myths.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 30

SNAP Soda Rules Paused: 5 Grocery Questions for Seniors

SNAP serves approximately 42 million Americans nationwide, including millions of older adults and people living on fixed incomes who rely on the program to help...

Saving Advice · Jun 29

Arkansas defies court ruling with new SNAP ban on candy and soda starting this week

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Hogs Closes Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on June 25 at $91.55. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

Barchart · Jun 29

Corn Dips its Toe Below $4 to Start the Week, with NASS Trimming Ratings After the Close

Corn futures were under pressure on Monday, as longs head for the exits ahead of USDA’s report on Tuesday. Contracts were down 5 ¼ to 11 ½ cents at the close. Tuesday is first notice day for July futures. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 10 3/4 cents...

Barchart · Jun 29