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A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation's cattle industry

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Sugar Prices Settle Lower on Brazilian Real Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.02 (-0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.80 (-0.40%). Sugar prices erased an early advance on Monday and settled lower amid weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real fell to a...

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Three new cases of screwworm confirmed in Texas; A&M leader tasked as federal adviser

The case in Andrews County included an infested dog. Another case included a goat in Gillespie County.

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Flesh-eating cattle parasite screwworm spreading in US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the United States' cattle industry for the first time in more than half a century.

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Corn Seeing a Modest Recovery on Monday

Corn futures are starting the week off with a fresh start, with midday Monday gains of 1 to 2 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 cents at $3.85 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 103,000 MT to Japan, with 40,000 MT for old...

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Hogs Falling Back on Monday

Lean hog futures are down 310 cents to $1.52 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.01 on Monday morning, up $1.83 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 9 cents on June 4 at $92.60. The weekly Commitment of Traders report from...

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A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation's cattle industry

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A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as 2 far-flung screwworm cases are found

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation's cattle industry

AAP

Crude Oil Strength Lifts Ethanol and Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.30 (+0.07%). Sugar prices are slightly higher today amid strength in crude oil. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) is up more than +1% today, boosting ethanol prices...

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What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

AAP

Texas on alert as flesh-eating parasite infects more animals, threatening cattle industry

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The Independent UK

A parasite that devours living flesh is spreading in Texas—and officials are racing to stop it

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devastate the nation’s cattle industry

The Independent UK

Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says

Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devestate the nation's cattle industry

AAP

Corn Weakness Sliding to Monday Morning Trade

Corn price action is down 2 to 3 cents in most contracts on Monday morning trade. Futures saw continued long liquidation heading onto the weekend, with contacts down another 2 ¼ to 7 cents. July was down 29 ½ cents on the week(-45 cents in 2 weeks), with December falling...

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Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures posted Friday losses of 30 cents to $2.80, led by July, as June was down $1.55 this week. Open interest was down 4,142 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.85 on Friday PM, down $1.81 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

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Soybeans Slipping Lower on Monday AM Trade

Soybeans are showing 2 to 3 ½ cent losses across most contracts on Monday morning. Futures faced more weakness to close out the week, as contracts were down 2 to 8 cents on Friday. The weekly move for July was down 65 1/4 cents, with November down 52 ½ cents....

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Are US Cattle Screwed - Again?

As spring turns to summer, US beef headlines have announced the return of the New World Screwworm.

Axios

New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, stoking fresh cattle fears

The pest was largely eradicated in the United States in the 1960s.

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The Guardian - US

Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas

Governor issues disaster declaration as agencies move to stop spread of parasite, including release of sterile flies

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The lazy gardener’s guide to a beautiful outside space: 5 patio plants that thrive on neglect.

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Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency move

Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the southern end of Panama.

AAP

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

Barchart

Hogs Fall Lower into the Weekend

Lean hog futures posted Friday losses of 30 cents to $2.80, led by July, as June was down $1.55 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.85 on Friday PM, down $1.81 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 26 cents on June...

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Corn Liquidation Continues into Friday’s Close

Corn futures saw continued long liquidation heading onto the weekend, with contacts down another 2 ¼ to 7 cents. July was down 29 ½ cents (-45 cents in 2 weeks), with December falling 29 cents. A wetter forecast, lack of news on China and weaker world FOB offers as the...

Barchart

Soybeans Falls Lower on Friday, Amid Product Pressure

Soybeans faced more weakness to close out the week, as contracts were down 2 to 8 cents on Friday. The weekly move for July was down 65 1/4 cents, with November down 52 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 7 cents at $10.63 1/4. Soymeal...

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