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‘It’s not sustainable’: US farmers reeling as Iran war pushes fertilizer costs up

Closure of strait of Hormuz – a key fertilizer production and transportation route – has squeezed farmers as prices jump

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Historically Black Land-Grant Universities Celebrate USDA Agreement as a 'Big Win' — and a Reassurance

Leaders of America's 19 historically Black land-grant universities are celebrating a March 5, 2026 Memorandum of Understanding signed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture — re-establishing a presidential task force, expanding campus USDA liaisons, and reaffirming the Trump administration's commitment to institutions that were founded under the Second Morrill Act…

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Cattle Falls Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures were sliding on Thursday with losses of $2.125 to $2.75. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, with contracts...

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Hogs Fall Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures were falling on Thursday, as contracts lost $1.70 to 2.77 in the nearbys. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.80 on Thursday afternoon, down 49 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 7 cents higher on March 17 at $91.93....

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Sugar Sharply Higher as Gasoline Prices Soar

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.57 (+3.85%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +13.80 (+3.16%). Sugar prices added to this week's sharp rally on Thursday, climbing to 5-month highs. Soaring gasoline prices are boosting ethanol prices and are bullish...

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Hogs Posting Sharp Losses on Thursday

Lean hog futures are falling $1.125 to $2.35 so far on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 7 cents higher on March 17 at $91.93. Export Sales data showed new pork business of...

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Cattle Falling Back on Thursday

Live cattle futures are sliding on Thursday with midday losses of $1.72 to $1.90. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,026 head offered, with bids of $232-235. Feeder cattle futures are falling $2.12 to...

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Sugar Surges Amid Soaring Gasoline Prices and Supply Disruptions

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.50 (+3.38%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +11.70 (+2.67%). Sugar prices today added to this week's sharp rally, climbing to 5-month highs. Soaring gasoline prices are boosting ethanol prices and are bullish for sugar....

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Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw mixed action on Wednesday, with contracts mostly within a quarter of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.29 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.11 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 10 cents higher on March 16 at $91.86. USDA’s...

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Soybeans Post Wednesday Gains

Soybeans posted 4 ¾ to 10 ¼ cent gains across the front months on Wednesday, as new crop led the charge with the new crop soy/corn ratio creeping towards 2.33. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 5 cents at $10.87 3/4. Soymeal futures were $4.00 to $10.00...

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Sugar Rallies as Gasoline Surge Boosts Ethanol

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.35 (+2.42%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +11.40 (+2.68%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 1.5-month high and London sugar posting a 4.75-month high. Soaring gasoline prices are...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are down 22 to 55 cents on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 10 cents higher on March 16 at $91.86. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday AM...

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Soaring Gasoline Price Boosts Sugar

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.34 (+2.35%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +11.10 (+2.61%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 1.5-month high and London sugar posting a 4.75-month high. Soaring gasoline prices are...

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Defining ‘ultraprocessed’ could spur research, school lunch rules

The Trump administration is nearing a key milestone in its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: proposing a definition of ultraprocessed foods. Stricter scrutiny of nutrition and food additives has been a focal point of the MAHA movement, gaining support from food policy experts as well as lawmakers across the political spectrum. Ultraprocessed foods…

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Hogs Post Tuesday Gains

Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest was down 6,556 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in April. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents...

The Independent UK

US farmers face fertilizer price crisis as Iran war disrupts global supply

Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability

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Hogs Closes Higher on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents higher on March 13 at $91.76. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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Strength in Crude Oil Supports Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.26 (+1.83%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +12.30 (+2.97%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high as higher crude oil prices encourage the world's sugar mills to...

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Hogs Slipping on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are down a dime to 25 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.04 on Tuesday morning, up $6 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents higher on March 13 at $91.76. USDA’s...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Strength in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.28 (+1.97%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +11.40 (+2.76%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high as higher crude oil prices encourage the world's sugar mills to boost ethanol...

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The 5-Plant Rule Designers Use to Transform Small Yards into Lush, Low-Maintenance Spaces

The only planting palette you need to fill a small yard

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed with mixed trade on Monday, as contracts were withing 20 cents of unchanged. Open interest was down 2,301 contracts, with April dropping 4,549 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.73 on Monday afternoon, down $1.09 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

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Trump orders task force to counter fraud in SNAP, nutrition programs - Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to establish a task force to eliminate fraud in federal nutrition programs.

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Hogs Close Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures closed with mixed trade on Monday, as contracts were withing 20 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.73 on Monday afternoon, down $1.09 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16 cents higher on March 12 at $91.60....

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Grain Prices Are Trending Higher: What Bulls Should Watch This Week

One of the next key catalysts for traders to watch will be the late-March USDA intentions report.

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