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Lean hog futures are down 45 to 90 cents in most front months on the Wednesday session. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.62 on Wednesday morning, down 73 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on May 18 at $90.55....

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Slumping Crude Oil Undercuts Ethanol and Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.25 (-1.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.10 (+0.02%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and are trading mixed. Sugar prices came under pressure after crude oil prices (CLN26 ) plunged by...

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Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

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'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

American farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked to the Iran war, are compounding the effects of a severe drought. This situation is leading to smaller harvests and financial strain for many agricultural producers across the Plains states.

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Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

The Independent UK

6 Self-Seeding Plants That Will Quietly Fill Your Yard With Effortless Color and Life This Summer

How to let nature fill your yard for free

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Hogs Fall Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw 25 cent to $1.12 losses across the board on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.87 on Tuesday afternoon, down a penny from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 4 cents on May 15 at $90.50. USDA’s pork...

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Speculation Brazil Will Curb Sugar Output Pushes Prices Higher

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.28 (+1.90%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.50 (+1.03%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday as Brazil's decision to announce new fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of soaring gasoline and diesel prices...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are posting 30 to 70 cent losses in the front months at Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.35 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 4 cents on May 15 at $90.50. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Speculation Brazil Will Curb Sugar Output

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.37 (+2.51%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.00 (+2.06%). Sugar prices are climbing today as Brazil's decision to announce new fuel subsidies to cushion the impact on gasoline and diesel prices from the Iran...

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‘People should aim to get a variety’: the pros and cons of popular protein sources

From beans, lentils and tofu to chicken, pork, beef and fish, experts weigh the health benefits and potential drawbacks

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were down 22 to 95 cents across the board on Monday. Open interest was up 1,647 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.88 on Monday afternoon, up $3.36 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on...

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New SNAP rules requiring that benefits be used at stores selling healthier food could backfire

The more than 250,000 shops and stores that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as payment for groceries will have to meet tougher requirements starting on Nov. 4, 2026, according to new U.S. Department of Agriculture rules. Any retailers that accept SNAP benefits from their customers will have to stock…

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Hogs Face Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were down 22 to 95 cents across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.88 on Monday afternoon, up $3.36 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on May 14 at $90.46. On Sunday, the White...

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Grain and Cotton Bulls Are Eating ‘Humble Pie’ After Selloff, But They’re Still in Charge of Prices

The bulls are back on more solid footing after price gains on Monday.

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Forecasts for Record Global Sugar Production Weigh on Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.07 (-0.47%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.46%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) forecast a record global sugar crop for...

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Hogs Retreating Lower on Monday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts down 17 to 90 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported at $91.52 on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on May 14 at $90.46. On Sunday, the White House...

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Sugar Prices Slide as ISO Projects a Record Global Crop

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.40 (-0.78%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows today after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) forecast a record global sugar crop for the 2025/26 season and raised...

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Cotton Getting a Modest Pop Higher on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is up 50 to 91 points so far on Monday morning. Futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts down 151 to 333 points. July was 412 points in the red last week, with December falling 355 points. The US dollar index was $0.467 higher at $99.195....

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Hogs Look to New Week

Lean hog futures posted 12 cent to $1.32 losses across the board on Friday, with June settling with a 12 cent gain on the week. Open interest was down 692 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.52 on Friday afternoon, down $1.80 from the day....

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China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

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Sugar Crackdown: 4 States Ban Candy & Soda for SNAP Users – Are More Restrictions Coming?

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits are now facing major changes at the grocery store checkout line. Several states have begun restricting the...

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SNAP Foods Are Changing This Fall: Say Goodbye to Snacks – Here’s What Stores Must Stock and How It Hits Seniors

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits are about to see major changes at grocery stores this fall, and many seniors are already worried...

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