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The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Gov. Greg Abbott under pressure to use emergency funds for looming SNAP crisis

Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

The Texas Tribune

New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown

Oregon and Virginia also issued emergency declarations to fund food assistance as shutdown imperils Snap benefits

The Guardian - US

Hogs Posting Steady Trade at Midday

Lean hog futures are up 25 cents in nearby December and steady to 50 cents lower in other contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday morning was not reported due to no volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on October 28 at $91.86. USDA’s...

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Former Trump official says the president ‘doesn’t give a s***’ about SNAP as funding set to end

Miles Taylor offers frank assessment of Donald Trump’s alleged indifference as more than 41 million Americans set to go without food stamps because of unresolved government shutdown

The Independent UK

5 Biggest Changes Coming To SNAP in 2026 — Once the Shutdown Ends

SNAP benefits see big changes in 2026 including junk food purchase bans in multiple states, expanded work requirements and states paying 75% of costs.

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Sugar Prices Retreat on Higher Sugar Output in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.90%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -4.60 (-1.10%). Sugar prices have extended their three-week-long slide today, with NY sugar posting a 5-year nearest-futures low and London sugar posting a 4.75-year low. Higher sugar...

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These 6 States Are Stepping In To Help SNAP Recipients — Is Yours One of Them?

California, New York, Louisiana, New Mexico, Virginia and Minnesota provide $320M+ in emergency SNAP assistance as federal benefits face government shutdown.

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Cattle Look to Thursday Trade After Recovering on Thursday

Live cattle futures were $3.90 to $5.35 higher across most contracts on Wednesday. Open interest was down another 5,919 contracts. Cash trade started a little early this week, falling $5-9 in NE to $230 on Monday. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

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Hog Traders Focus on Thursday Trade with Wednesday Weakness

Lean hog futures rounded out the Wednesday trade with contracts down a nickel to 50 cents. Open interest dropped 2,371 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $85.53, down $2.50 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 24...

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8 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Your SNAP Benefits

Recipients use EBT cards to receive funds and make purchases, and they can use those cards to buy a whole lot more than just standard groceries.

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Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Lying' And 'Manufacturing A Hunger Crisis' By Cutting Off SNAP During A Shutdown: He Is Using Americans As 'Hostages'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump over an impending lapse in food assistance, accusing the White House of "using Americans as hostages" by refusing to extend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on Nov. 1 while the government shutdown grinds on.

Benzinga

Hogs Slip into Wednesday’s Close

Lean hog futures rounded out the Wednesday trade with contracts down a nickel to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday afternoon was reported at $85.53, down $2.50 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 24 cents on October 27 at $92.03. USDA’s...

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Cattle Post Rebound on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were $3.90 to $5.35 higher across most contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade started a little early this week, falling $5-9 in NE to $230 on Monday. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,706 head,...

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SNAP Benefit Help: 7+ Companies Stepping In To Help Those In Need

As grocery prices keep climbing, millions of Americans are just days away from losing access to their SNAP benefits. The current federal government shutdown has...

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Axios

SNAP deadline becomes Democrats' sharpest leverage

Democrats are making the GOP own the food aid freeze for 42 million Americans.

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Sugar Prices Recover on Brazilian Real Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.05 (+0.35%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +0.60 (+0.14%). Sugar prices shook off early losses and turned higher on Wednesday as short covering emerged due to strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL )....

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Hogs Showing Steady Trade on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with December up a tick and other contracts steady to 50 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price from Wednesday morning was reported at $83.63, down $5.13 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 24 cents on October...

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Cattle Bulls Fight Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are $4 to $7 higher across most contracts on Wednesday, as futures are bouncing back. Cash trade started a little early this week, falling $5-9 in NE to $230 on Monday. Other bids have been reported at $228-230. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no...

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International Business Times

SNAP Benefits at Risk Amid Government Shutdown

Iowa food banks brace for record demand as SNAP benefits risk suspension amid prolonged US government shutdown, leaving 270,000 residents in crisis.

International Business Times UK

SNAP Benefits at Risk Amid Government Shutdown: Des Moines Nonprofits Brace for Impact

Iowa food banks brace for record demand as SNAP benefits risk suspension amid prolonged US government shutdown, leaving 270,000 residents in crisis.

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Sugar Prices Recover as Strength in the Brazilian Real Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.77%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +1.70 (+0.41%). Sugar prices shook off early losses today and turned higher after strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) sparked mild fund short covering in sugar...

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Hogs Shift Focus to Wednesday After Weaker Tuesday Action

Lean hog futures posted losses of 60 cents to $1.57 on Tuesday. A few longs were liquidating with open interest down 492 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price from Monday afternoon was reported at $88.03, up $2.74 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 68...

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Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade With Continued Expanded Limits

Live cattle futures settled mixed on the Tuesday session, up 42 cents in some deferreds to down $1.32 in the nearby October. Open interest dropped 12,269 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade started a little early this week, falling $5-9 in NE to $230 on Monday. Tuesday bids are showing up...

The Conversation

SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food – including 472,711 people in Philadelphia

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest, most effective tool the U.S. has to reduce food insecurity. As of late 2025, it helps more than 42 million people – including 2 million Pennsylvanians and nearly half a million Philadelphians – buy groceries.

International Business Times

WIC Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown, Forcing House Republicans To Introduce New Bill

Funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is at risk amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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