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Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.39 (+2.73%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +12.30 (+3.04%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) has sparked short covering in sugar futures. On Monday, NY sugar fell to...

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Some experts say the new US dietary guidelines have ‘conflicting messaging’. Here’s who will be affected most

It will take years for changes to take effect, but children who eat school meals and seniors served by Meals on Wheels will feel the DGA ripple effects

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Hogs Post Monday Gains

Lean hog futures posted gains of $1.47 to $1.75 across most contracts on Monday, with front month February up 50 cents. Preliminary open interest was up 4,317 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $82.22 on Monday afternoon, down $1.35 from the day prior. The CME...

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Following Record Meltdowns in Gold and Silver, Here’s What Grain Traders Are Watching This Week

It seems likely that a few key “outside markets” will continue to influence corn, soybean, and what futures traders this week.

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Abundant Global Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.01 (-0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +0.10 (+0.02%). Sugar prices extended their week-long plunge on Monday, with NY sugar falling to a 2.5-month low and London sugar dropping to a 5-year low....

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Cattle Rallying on Monday

Live cattle futures are in rally mode, up $3.20 to $3.70 at midday. Cash trade settled in last week at $238-240 live across the country and $375-378 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are up $7 to $8.125 in the front months at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up...

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Hogs Posting Gains at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading $2 to $2.25 higher in the front months as Feb was up 80 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 6 cents on Jan 29 at $85.78. CFTC...

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Soybean Losses to Pushing to Monday

Soybeans are showing 5 to 6 cent losses at Monday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 4 1/4 cents lower at $9.93 1/4. Soymeal futures are 30 to 50 cents higher, with Soy Oil futures are down 52 points USDA’s FGIS tallied soybean export shipments at 1.31...

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Ample Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.60 (-0.39%). Sugar prices extended their week-long plunge today, with NY sugar falling to a 2.5-month low and London sugar dropping to a 5-year low. The outlook...

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Hogs Look to New Month

Lean hog futures posted weaker Friday trade, with contracts down 30 to 45 cents in the nearbys. February was down $1.10 last week. Open interest was up 2,647 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.57 on Friday afternoon, down 81 cents from the previous...

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Cattle Look to Respond to Cattle Inventory Report

Live cattle futures fell weaker on Friday, as most contracts fell 47 cents to $1.75. February was an exception, up 35 cents on cash strength, with the weekly move +95 cents. Friday’s open interest was 243 contracts lower. Cash trade settled in at $238-240 live across the country and $375-378...

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Most seniors want to age in place, but their homes are often dangerous obstacle courses. A single fall on a loose rug or dark staircase...

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Hogs Close January with Weakness

Lean hog futures saw weaker Friday trade, with contracts down 30 to 45 cents in the nearbys. February was down $1.10 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.57 on Friday afternoon, down 81 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another...

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Cattle Fall on Friday as Cash Holds Up the Nearbys

Live cattle futures were weaker on Friday, as most contracts fell 47 cents to $1.75. February was an exception, up 35 cents on cash strength, with the weekly move +95 cents. Cash trade settled in at $238-240 live across the country and $375-378 dressed. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

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Soybeans Close January with Losses

Soybeans posted weakness to close out Friday, with contracts 8 to 10 cents in the red. That pushed March lower on the week by 3 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 7 1/2 cents lower at $9.98 1/2. Soymeal futures were $2.40 to $3.00 lower, with...

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The “Feb 1” SNAP Shift: New Work Requirements for Ages 55-64 Officially Start

A significant shift in the social safety net has arrived. While media focus has shifted, new USDA rules and the Fiscal Responsibility Act are now active. These rules affect adults who were previously exempt. If you are between 50 and 54 and receive SNAP benefits, your requirements have changed. You…

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Sugar Prices Decline on the Prospects of Widening Global Surpluses

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.43 (-2.93%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -7.10 (-1.72%). This week's plunge in sugar prices continued on Friday, with NY sugar dropping to a 2.5-month low and London sugar sinking to a 5-year...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Friday

Lean hog futures are down 10 to 35 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.89 on Friday morning, down 49 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 50 cents on Jan 28 at $85.72. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

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Cattle Mixed on Friday

Live cattle futures are gaining steam from the cash market, with February up $1.10 at midday. April is up 7 cents with other contracts lower. Cash trade has came in a $238-240 live across the country and $375-378 dressed. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of...

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Soybeans Falling on Friday

Soybeans are trading with 10 to 11 point losses in the front months on Friday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 2 3/4 cents lower at $10.05. Soymeal futures are $3 to $3.30 lower, with Soy Oil futures 60 points lower. USDA Export Sales data for from Thursday...

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Sugar Prices Sink as Global Surpluses Expand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.44 (-2.99%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -6.40 (-1.55%). This week's plunge in sugar prices continued today, with NY sugar dropping to a 2.5-month low and London sugar sinking to a 5-year low. The...

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Hogs Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were mixed on Thursday, with nearby February down 25 cents and other contracts 30 to 45 points higher. Preliminary open interest was up 3,476 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.38 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.90 from the previous day. The CME...

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Cattle Look to Close Out the Week After Back and Forth Trade

Live cattle futures saw weakness of $1.10 to $1.50 across most contracts on Thursday. Open interest was up 820 contracts on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with $232 bids. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed bids of $232 to $233.50 but no...

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Cattle Fall Back into Thursday’s Close

Live cattle futures saw weakness of $1.10 to $1.50 across most contracts on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with $232 bids. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed bids of $232 to $233.50 but no sales on the 1,510 head. Feeder cattle futures...

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Hogs Close Thursday Mixed

Lean hog futures were mixed on Thursday, with nearby February down 25 cents and other contracts 30 to 45 points higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.38 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.90 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 79 cents on...

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