The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Here is a two-minute markets analysis and outlook for the grain and cotton futures markets. Let’s go!

Have you noticed certain “organic” labels vanishing from packages lately? It’s more than speculation—behind what seems like quiet label changes are mounting challenges impacting both farmers and consumers. In 2025, rising certification costs, policy shifts, and gaps in enforcement are reshaping how—even whether—products are labeled organic. As shoppers, understanding what’s…

Lean hog futures are trading with 50 to 55 cent gains across most contracts on Friday. USDA’s national base hog report was delayed due to packer submission issues.. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 20 cents on August 27 at $106.43. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout report from Friday...

Cotton futures are down 59 to 101 points so far on the Friday session. The US dollar index is down $0.058 on the day to $97.680, with crude oil futures $0.68 lower. USDA reported the accumulated cotton export sale commitments at 3.412 million RB, down 23% from last year. That...

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.11 (-0.67%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on strength in Brazil's sugar production. Unica reported today that Brazil's Center-South sugar output...

When a food product is recalled, a rapid response is critical to protect public health. While federal agencies like the FDA and USDA issue national alerts, it is the job of state and local health departments to ensure the dangerous product is actually removed from store shelves. In Alabama, this…

Cotton price action is down 9 to 25 points early on Friday. Futures closed out the Thursday session with stronger trade, as contracts were up 62 to 64 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.347 on the day to $97.780, with crude oil futures $0.17 higher. USDA reported...

Lean hog futures closed Thursday up 30 to 70 cents across the front months. Preliminary open interest rose 4,405 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.19 on Thursday afternoon, down 61 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 23 cents on August...

Live cattle futures were lower at the Thursday close, with contracts down $2.30 to $2.60. August, which expires today, fell $6.20 to $237, despite cash trade holding up. There were 20 deliveries retendered on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 2,057 contracts, suggesting new selling interest. Cash trade has been...