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Trump Official Claims Screwworm Is 'Not a Threat' Despite History of Wiping Out Entire Herds of Cattle

The New World screwworm, a devastating parasite, has re-emerged in Texas, sparking concerns over potential economic impacts and criticism of the USDA's response.

International Business Times UK

Dollar Weakness Lifts Sugar Prices on Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.03 (+0.21%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+0.99%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as dollar weakness spurred some short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices were...

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Corn Losses Continue on Thursday

Corn futures are ramping up their death spiral liquidation from the last few weeks, with contracts down another 8 to 9 cents at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was is 8 3/4 cents at $3.88 ¼. USDA reported a private export sale of 115,000 MT of corn...

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Cotton Facing Midday Weakness

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 185 to 199 point losses on Thursday. The US dollar index is down $0.160 at $99.345. Crude Oil is back down $3.73 lower to $92.29. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 185,268 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with midday losses of 10 to 55 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.64 on Thursday PM, up $1.27 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 60 cents on June 2 at $92.25. Export Sales data from USDA...

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Cattle Buying the Fact on Screwworm Confirmation, with Near Limit Gains in Feeders

Live cattle futures are in rally mode on Thursday, with bulls active across most contracts, up $2.80 to $5.02 Cash trade started this week at $255, with more action at $256 later in the week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange showed sales of $256.50 on 284 of the 1,116 head...

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What to know about screwworm in Texas

The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.

The Texas Tribune

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Today’s Slump in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.11%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and are mixed after dollar weakness spurred some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices are under pressure today...

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Bed Bugs Invade US Government's Own Insect Agency But Staff Are Still Forced to Work in Infested Offices

Bed bugs discovered at a US government insect agency have triggered repeated office evacuations, raising concerns about workplace safety and management decisions.

International Business Times UK

Food Assistance Requests Are Surging as 4.3 Million Americans Lose SNAP Benefits

Most children wake up thinking about school, friends, pets, and other typical concerns of childhood. Elizabeth Ford, Founder and CEO of BetterALife in Purcellville, VA,...

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Alarm as once-eradicated flesh-eating parasite found in calf in Texas

USDA confirms first case of new world screwworm fly in cattle in six decades, posing threat to livestock industry

The Guardian - US

Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts up 35 cents to $1.15. Open interest was down 1,853 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting modest short covering. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.36 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.21 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Cattle Traders Look to Thursday Trade to React to Confirmed Screwworm Case

Live cattle futures ended the Wednesday session with contracts down $1.05 to $2.42 on the day. The market will open at 8:30 CDT. Open interest on Wednesday dropped 1,963 contracts. Cash trade started this week at $255, creeping up to $256 on Wednesday afternoon. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange showed...

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Nightmare parasite that eats living flesh detected in Texas after disappearing for decades

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in a 3-week-old calf in LaPryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the Mexico border

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Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

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A screwworm fly that bedeviled cattle ranchers decades ago has returned to Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

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Officials have a suspected case of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas, the USDA says

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it suspects that the the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

International Business Times UK

US Agriculture Threat: Flesh-Eating Screwworm Warning Shows It Could Devastate Live Stocks

US agricultural authorities are investigating a potential screwworm outbreak in Texas, following detections near the Mexican border. The parasite poses a significant threat to livestock and supply chains.

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Hogs Post Strength on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts up 35 cents to $1.15. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.36 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.21 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 14 cents on June 1 at $91.65. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Soybeans Fall into Wednesday’s Close

Soybeans broke to the downside on Wednesday, with contracts down 8 ½ to 11 ¼ cents at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 11 1/4 cents at $10.95 1/2. Soymeal futures were 60 cents to $5.40 lower, with Soy Oil futures 30 to 71 points...

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Cattle Face Wednesday Weakness, as Possible Screwworm Case Emerges

Live cattle futures ended the Wednesday session with contracts down $1.05 to $2.42 on the day. Cash trade started this week at $255, creeping up to $256 on Wednesday afternoon. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange showed sales of $257 on 70 of the 1,256 head offered, with other bids of...

The Texas Tribune

First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas

Officials tested a sample from La Pryor in Zavala County at a lab in lowa, confirming the infestation, Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

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Sugar Prices Retreat as the Dollar Strengthens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14 (-0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.00 (-0.22%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and settled lower. NY sugar slipped from a 1-week high on Wednesday, and London sugar...

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Hog Posting Wednesday Gains Midweek Session

Lean hog futures are up 25 to 80 cents in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.37 on Wednesday afternoon, down 38 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 14 cents on June 1 at $91.65. USDA’s...

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Soybeans Falling Lower on Wednesday

Soybeans are falling with 6 to 9 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 9 cents at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are $2.30 to $4 lower, with Soy Oil futures 60 to 80 points higher. As Wall Street Journal report stated...

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