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Chuck Schumer Draws SNAP Funding Red Line, Says 'I Will Not Support' Farm Bill That Abandons Hungry Families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will oppose any Farm Bill that weakens funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), drawing a firm line as debate over federal food assistance continues.

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8 Container Plants That Flower Better in July Than They Did in Spring – For Color During the Hottest Time of Year

Our pick of top-performing annuals and perennials for vibrant summer containers

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Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health

Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health.

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Hogs See Mixed Action on Monday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Monday, with contracts down 50 cents to 90 cents higher at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 19 cents on July 1 at $91.67. CFTC...

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Corn and Soybean Bulls Are Taking One Step Out of the Grave as a Critical Trading Period Kicks Off

History shows the few trading days right after the Fourth of July holiday can be pivotal for the grain markets, especially corn and soybeans. And after the three-day holiday weekend, the bulls are out of the chute snorting.

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Sugar Prices Push Higher as the Brazilian Real Weakens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.37 (+2.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.00 (+0.62%). Sugar prices settled higher on Monday. Sugar garnered support from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high on Monday,...

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Hogs Posting Mixed Action on Monday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts down 57 cents to 70 cents higher at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 19 cents on July 1 at $91.67. USDA’s pork...

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Weakness in the Brazilian Real Supports Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.32 (+2.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices are moving higher today. Sugar garnered support today from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high, which discourages...

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Lean Hog Prices Are Sizzling Higher as Cattle Prices Flag Risk of Collapse

The potential for higher-for-longer beef prices at the meat counter could result in better consumer demand for pork into 2027.

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How to Create a Tropical Urban Oasis in a Small Space – 7 Plants That Will Transform Your Yard into a Lush Jungle Retreat

Transform even the tiniest courtyard or patio with these space-smart tropical plants

Homes & Gardens

Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures were mixed, with front months rallying 50 cents to $1.70, as deferreds were down 7 to 30 cents. July was up 92 cents last week. Open interest in Thursday was up 2,152 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.47 on Thursday morning, down $1.45...

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Cotton Rallying Early on Monday

Cotton prices are trading 107 to 140 points higher so far on Monday. Futures closed with contracts 20 to 72 points higher on Thursday, as December was up 74 points last week. The US dollar index is down $0.506 at $100.650. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 49,001 RB of cotton...

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Cattle Traders Look to New Week

Live cattle futures closed with losses of $2.05 to $2.60 on Thursday, with August down $6.60 last week. Open interest was down 827 contracts on Thursday. Cash sales were picked up at $403 dressed in the north last week, with live trade at $255-256. Southern trade was $255, with both...

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Trump Says Iran 'Needs Food', Ghalibaf Fires Back Citing 40 Million Americans on Food Stamps

Iran's Parliament Speaker mocked Trump's claim that Tehran needs American food, reigniting US-Iran tensions despite recent diplomatic efforts.

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Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging

Medical Daily

New World Screwworm Has Reached 16 U.S. Animals as Experts Say This Is Not an Isolated Incident

USDA confirmed 16 New World screwworm animal cases in Texas and New Mexico since June 3 — the first U.S. recurrence in 60 years. Experts warn confirmed cases are an undercount.

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Cattle Fall into the Holiday Weekend, with Wholesale Beef Weakness

Live cattle futures closed with losses of $2.05 to $2.60 on Thursday, with August down $6.60 this week. Cash sales were picked up at $403 dressed in the north this week, with live trade at $255-256. Southern trade was $255, with both regions seeing weakness from the week prior. Feeder...

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Hogs See Front Month Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures were mixed, with front months rallying 50 cents to $1.70, as deferreds were down 7 to 30 cents. July was up 92 vents this week USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.47 on Thursday morning, down $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

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Crude Oil Weakness Pressures Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.14 (-0.93%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday, with London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. NY sugar fell on Thursday, and London sugar erased most...

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Cattle Falling on Thursday, with Wholesale Beef Weakness

Live cattle futures closed are falling $1.45 to $2 so far on Thursday. There were a few cash sales of $403 dressed in the north this week, with live trade at $255-256. Southern trade has started at $255. Feeder cattle futures are $1.585 to $1.70 lower across the nearbys so...

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Hogs Rounding Out the Week with Gains

Lean hog futures are in rally mode ahead of the long weekend, as front months are up 35 cents to $1.65. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.79 on Thursday morning, down 66 $1.37 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 24 cents...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.15 (-1.00%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices are moving lower today, with London sugar falling from a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar is under pressure today amid weakness in crude oil...

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"Struggle Meals" grows up

Frankie Celenza returns with a season about wasting less, improvising more and redefining what it means to struggle

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Hogs Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were busy pulling back on Wednesday, with contracts 5 cents to $1.15 lower at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.92 on Wednesday afternoon, down 66 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 17 cents lower on June 29...

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Which Version of "Independence Day" Will the Markets Choose Thursday?

There is plenty for the markets to take in this last trading day of the week.

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