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Texas Screwworm Cases Reach 25, but Three Cases Are Now Listed as Inactive

Texas New World Screwworm cases reached 25, but three cases, including the New Mexico detection, are now inactive. Here's the current status and what it means for the outbreak.

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Hogs Post Mixed Monay, as Traders Look to Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. Open interest was down a combined 2,562 in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down...

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Corn Squaring Up Lower Ahead of USDA Reports, Despite a Cut to Crop Ratings

Corn price action is down fractionally to 2 cents so far on Tuesday morning as traders gear up for USDA data. Futures were under pressure on Monday, as longs headed for the exits ahead of USDA’s report on Tuesday. Contracts were down 5 ¼ to 11 ½ cents at the...

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Soybeans Ignore USDA Drop in Ratings, as Futures Slide Early on Tuesday

Soybeans are showing 2 to 5 cent losses so far on Tuesday AM trade. Futures rounded out Monday trade with contracts 10 ¼ to 17 ½ cents in the red. July futures had 31 delivery notices on first notice day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 16...

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What Should We Expect from US Government Numbers Tuesday?

If you are one of those who love the smell of a damp feedlot or hot hog barn, Tuesday is for you with government numbers from one end to the other.

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Screwworm: Fact vs. fiction

As cases of the New World screwworm increase, so do rumors about the parasitic fly. Here are some of the biggest myths.

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SNAP Soda Rules Paused: 5 Grocery Questions for Seniors

SNAP serves approximately 42 million Americans nationwide, including millions of older adults and people living on fixed incomes who rely on the program to help...

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Arkansas defies court ruling with new SNAP ban on candy and soda starting this week

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

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Soybeans Fall on Monday, as USDA Trims Ratings

Soybeans rounded out Monday trade with contracts 10 ¼ to 17 ½ cents in the red. Tuesday is first notice day for July futures. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 16 1/2 cents at $10.63. Soymeal futures were down 40 cents to $2.30, with Soy Oil futures...

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Hogs Closes Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on June 25 at $91.55. USDA’s pork carcass cutout...

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Corn Dips its Toe Below $4 to Start the Week, with NASS Trimming Ratings After the Close

Corn futures were under pressure on Monday, as longs head for the exits ahead of USDA’s report on Tuesday. Contracts were down 5 ¼ to 11 ½ cents at the close. Tuesday is first notice day for July futures. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 10 3/4 cents...

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8 Grocery Categories Families Should Price-Check Before Their Next Big Shop

Grocery prices remain a moving target. According to the USDA’s latest Food Price Outlook, food-at-home prices are expected to rise about 2.8% in 2026, but individual grocery categories are behaving very differently. Beef prices remain elevated, fresh vegetables have seen sizable increases, while egg prices have actually fallen from last…

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The Most Critical 2-Week Period of the Year for Grain Prices Is Just Days Away

The Fourth of July holiday is known for accelerating or reversing existing trends in grain prices.

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Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Indian Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.31 (+2.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +9.60 (+2.07%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Monday for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures...

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Soybeans Falling on Monday Ahead of USDA Report

Soybeans are down 17 to 18 points in most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 16 3/4 cents at $10.63 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.10 to $4.20, with Soy Oil futures down 213 points in July. USDA reported a private export sale of...

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Corn Falling Below $4 on Monday

Corn futures are facing sharp losses on Monday, as long head for the exits ahead of USDA’s report on Tuesday, with midday losses down 13 to 14 cents. July future’s first notice day is on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 13 1/2 cents lower at $3.73....

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Hogs Trading Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts within 50 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on June 25 at $91.55. Commitment of Traders data tallied managed...

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Weak Monsoon Rains in India Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.36 (+2.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.90 (+2.13%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures high....

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Dangerous Heat and Screwworm Cases Mean Cattle Prices Are Still Bullish. Hog Prices Need a Kick Higher.

Cattle futures bulls are still in the driver seat.

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New World Screwworm Has Now Reached 25 Cases in Texas — Here Is What Dog and Cat Owners Need to Know

25 New World Screwworm cases confirmed in Texas. All are livestock, but dogs, cats, and humans with open wounds are also at risk. Here's what pet owners in the quarantine zone must know.

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Hogs Look to Short Week

Lean hog futures were $1 to $1.37 higher on Friday, with front months down 2 to up 22 cents. July was $2.10 lower last week. Open interest was up 1,905 contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.44 on Friday afternoon, down $1.85 from the day...

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7 Easy-to-Grow Perennials and Biennials to Plant in July – Your 2027 Garden Will Thank You

Our expert pick of the best flowers to sow this month

Medical Daily

USDA Announces Three Food Safety Actions in One Day as Officials Urge Consumers to Check Products

USDA issued three food safety actions June 25, 2026 — Listeria in a chicken wrap, two separate undeclared egg allergen alerts, and a pasta salad recall. Check your fridge now.

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Soybeans Close Friday with Slight Losses

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents lower, as September was ¼ cent higher. July options expired today, with FND on Tuesday. July was up 3 ½ cents this week, with November 13 ½ higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2...

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Hogs Follow Up USDA Report with Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were $1 to $1.37 higher on Friday, with front months down 2 to up 22 cents. July was $2.10 lower this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.44 on Friday afternoon, down $1.85 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

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