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The Latest Breaking News from USDA

Lean hog futures are mixed, with front month July down 35 cents and other contracts up 60 to 77 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.47 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 53 cents on June 19 at $91.64. Friday afternoon’s Commitment...

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Corn Holding onto Slight Losses on Tuesday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent losses across the front months on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 3/4 cents at $3.79 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of corn to Mexico, with 30,000 MT for old...

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Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.90 (+0.20%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low...

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were steady to 70 cents lower across the board on Monday. Open interest was down 1,039 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.77 on Monday afternoon, up $3.86 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on June...

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FDA California Dairies Powdered Milk Salmonella Recall Has Now Expanded to Over 40 Products Sold at Costco Walmart and Target

California Dairies Inc.'s April 2026 powdered milk Salmonella recall has expanded to over 40 downstream products at major retailers including Costco, Walmart, Target, and Kroger.

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Hogs Face Monday Weakness

Lean hog futures were steady to 70 cents lower across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.77 on Monday afternoon, up $3.86 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on June 18 at $92.17. Friday afternoon’s Commitment...

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Cattle Slips off Session Highs, Still Close with Gains

Live cattle futures closed with Monday session with contracts 72 cents to $2.17 higher across the board, though most contracts were nearly $2 off the intraday highs. Cash trade was slow last week, sales creeping up to $258-260 across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $2.77 to $4.35 lower at...

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USDA Predicts Food Prices Will Rise 3.4% Budgeting Tips for Moms to Keep Grocery Costs Down

Managing a household budget is becoming increasingly difficult for parents as food costs continue to climb. The United States Department of Agriculture officially predicts that retail food prices will rise by 3.4 percent this year. This steady inflationary pressure means families will spend significantly more money on everyday necessities and…

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Corn and Soybean Bulls Are Limping into the Critical Growing Month of July. Weather’s Not on Their Side.

Wheat may need to lead corn and soybean prices higher.

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Slumping Crude Oil Pressures Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.24 (-1.77%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.40 (-0.09%). Sugar prices moved lower on Monday, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Monday’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 )...

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Hogs Showing Mixed Midday Action

Lean hog futures are mixed, with July down 22 cents and other contacts 15 to 35 points higher. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on June 18 at $92.17. USDA’s pork...

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Cattle Holding onto Monday Gains at Midday

Live cattle futures are trading with 45 to 95 cent gains on Monday. Cash trade was slow last week, sales creeping up to $258-260 across the country. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $2.75 to $3.75 gains on Monday, fading back from early session gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

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Sugar Prices Slide Amid Crude Oil Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.29 (-2.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.40 (-0.54%). Sugar prices are sliding today, with NY sugar falling sharply to a 2-month low. Today’s -2% decline in crude oil prices (CLN26 ) has undercut...

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Bulls Are in Control of Cattle Prices. USDA Data and the Screwworm Are Fueling the Positive Trend.

The trend is the bulls’ friend.

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USDA Recalls 5,795 Pounds of Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf Over Undeclared Soy Allergen in Three States

USDA recalls 5,795 lbs of Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf for undeclared soy. Shipped to MN, ND, SD. Check USE BY dates 6/25/26 through 6/10/27 immediately.

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Texas Declares Emergency as Flesh-Eating Parasite Returns for the First Time in Nearly 60 Years and Spreads to Pet Dogs

USDA confirms New World screwworm cases across four Texas counties and Lea County, New Mexico. Gov. Abbott activated emergency operations and quarantines are in effect.

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Hogs Look to Monday Trade Following Long Weekend

Lean hog futures were 5 to 27 cents higher in the front months on Thursday, with December and beyond, down 12 to 32 cents. Open interest was up 1,010 contracts on Thursday. July was still down $2.42 last week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.91 on Friday...

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How sterile flies, AI surveillance and border controls are protecting North America from a flesh-eating parasite

The return of the New World screwworm has triggered one of the most intensive animal-health responses seen in North America for decades. From AI-assisted surveillance systems and enhanced border monitoring to livestock movement permits and the mass release of sterile flies, authorities are deploying a sophisticated toolkit to prevent the…

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Beef is becoming a luxury as prices stay at record highs. They likely won't come down anytime soon

Beef prices could increase as much as 18.3% this year due to high demand and higher production costs.

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FDA Authorized an OTC Treatment for New World Screwworm in Pets — Here's How to Use Nitenpyram if Your Dog or Cat Is Infested

FDA issued EUA for generic nitenpyram June 11, 2026 to treat New World screwworm in dogs and cats. CDC Level 3 EOC active. 12+ animal cases confirmed in TX and NM.

The Economic Times

Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock

A potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large existing food inventories and strong harvests in key producing regions may soften the impact.

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The Cows of Wrath: Here’s What Corn, Cattle, and Quantified Data Are Telling Us About a US Farm Crisis

Barchart experts Darin Newsom and William Osnato explain the facts behind the clickbait when it comes to what’s happening now and what’s next in major agriculture markets.

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Hogs Post Mixed Trade to Close the Week

Lean hog futures were 5 to 27 cents higher in the front months on Thursday, with December and beyond, down 12 to 32 cents. July was still down $2.42 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.19 on Thursday afternoon, down 56 cents from the previous day....

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Is the 2026 Soybean Rally Over?

New crop November 2026 soybean futures had been in a bullish trend from early January through May 13, 2026. The new-crop soybean futures have run out of upside momentum and are approaching a test of a critical technical support level.

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Dollar Strength and Crude Oil Weakness Pressure Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.26 (-1.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -6.90 (-1.53%). Sugar prices settled lower on Thursday, with NY sugar matching Tuesday’s 1.75-month low. Dollar strength and weakness in crude oil prices on Thursday pressured...

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