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Cotton Gathers Outside Support to Close the Week Higher

Cotton futures rounded out the week with gains of 54 to 64 points across the nearbys as December posted a 47 point gain on the week. The outside markets were supportive, as the US dollar index was back down $0.906 on the day to $97.605, with crude oil futures $0.28...

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Soybeans Post Friday Strength, Led by Bean Oil

Soybean futures held the gains for much of the Friday session, as contracts closed up 2 to 3 ½ cents across the front months. September was 14 ¼ cents higher this week, with November up 16 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 ¼ cents at...

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CattleCattle Rally into the Close, as USDA Report Show Higher Than Expected Placements

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.30 to $3.15 across most contracts on Friday, with October up $7.22 on the week. Cash trade fell into place later this week, with northern dressed action at $385-392 and live trade at $245. Southern trade was up $5 to 240. Feeder cattle futures...

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Hogs Post Friday Rally, as Pork Stocks Tighten

Lean hog futures closed the Friday session with nearby contracts up $1.07 to $1.27, as October was up $1.10 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $107.66 in the Friday PM report, down 69 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 25...

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Wheat Continues Weakness on Friday

The wheat complex rounded out the week with losses across much of the market, with nearby spring wheat an exception. CBT soft red wheat futures were down 2 to 3 cents, as September was 1 ¾ cents lower this week. KC HRW futures were down 4 to 5 ¼ cents...

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Corn Closes Mixed After Bulls Gain Ground on the Week

Corn futures closed out the Friday session with mixed action, as nearbys were within a penny of unchanged. September managed a 4 ½ cent gain this week, with December up 6 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 cent at $3.70. USDA reported a couple...

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher as a Weak Dollar Spurs Short Covering

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed up +0.13 (+0.80%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +4.10 (+0.85%). Sugar prices on Friday settled higher after a plunge in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 3.5-week low sparked short covering in sugar...

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Dollar Weakness Boosts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.80%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +2.60 (+0.54%). Sugar prices are climbing as today's plunge in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 3.5-week low has spurred short covering in sugar futures. On...

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Why “All Natural” Meat Isn’t Always What It Seems

Ever picked up a package of meat labeled “All Natural,” feeling good about your choice—only to wonder later what that claim really means? You’re not alone. That reassuring label often carries more ambiguity than clarity—and it can mislead even savvy shoppers. Here’s how to make sense of it and what…

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Cattle Traders Square Up Ahead of Friday’s Report, Closing Mixed

Live cattle futures posted mixed trade with nearbys within 15 cents of unchanged and deferred contracts higher. Cash trade has been slow this week, with some northern dressed action at $385 and live trade at $245. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,264 head,...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed mixed on Thursday, with front month October down a tick and other nearby contracts up 10 to 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.35 in the Thursday PM report, down $1.46 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down...

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Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar's Head plant reopens

Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a Boar's Head deli meat plant when it reopens after an deadly listeria outbreak

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Expectations of Stronger Exports from India and Thailand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.22 (-1.33%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.43%). Sugar prices retreated on Thursday on the outlook for stronger sugar exports from India and Thailand. Hedgepoint Global Markets on Thursday said that it...

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Hogs Mixed at Midday, as October is Slipping

Lean hog futures are down 10 cents on Thursday, with other contracts showing 20 to 40 cent midday gains. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $107.34 in the Thursday AM report, down $2.50 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 49 cents at $108.57...

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Cattle Easing Back Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down 7 to 15 cents so far at midday, as bulls take a break. Cash trade has been slow this week, with some northern dressed action at $385 to 392 and live trade at $245, with light $237 live trade in KS. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

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Cattle Bulls Look to Continue Climb on Thursday

Live cattle futures saw higher Wednesday action, with contracts up $2.20 to $3.50. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with some northern dressed action at $385 to 392, up $5-7. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,264 head, with bids of $235 in...

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Corn Showing Strength on Thursday Morning

Corn price action is up 2 to 3 cents on Thursday AM trade. Futures slipped off the intraday highs on Wednesday, still closing with fraction to 2 cent gains across the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/2 cent at $3.62. USDA reported private export...

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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade After Firmer Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw Wednesday action holding near steady, a October was down 20 cents with other contracts steady to 7 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $109.81 in the Wednesday PM report, up 15 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Cattle Bulls Maintain Control on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted Wednesday strength of $2.20 to $3.50. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with some northern dressed action at $385 to 392, up $5-7. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,264 head, with bids of $235 in KS and $240...

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Corn Holds Gains into the Wednesday Close

Corn futures slipped off the intraday highs on Wednesday, still closing with fraction to 2 cent gains across the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1/2 cent at $3.62. USDA reported private export sales of 125,741 MT of corn to Mexico and 100,000 MT to...

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Hogs Hold Steady on Wednesday

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Sugar Prices Rally as Global Sugar Demand Strengthens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.26 (+1.59%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +11.80 (+2.47%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with London sugar climbing to a 5-week high. Signs of stronger global sugar demand are supporting prices. China's...

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Hogs Easing Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are down a dime to 50 cents across the nearbys on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $109.84 in the Wednesday AM report, down $1.10 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 52 cents at $109.06 on August 18....

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