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Source of person's recent bird flu case remains a mystery — and experts say that's concerning

The latest human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in a patient with no reported exposure to affected animals, sparking questions over whether the virus is spreading between people. Experts say that's unlikely but argue the case raises other concerns.

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Coffee Prices Settle Sharply Higher on Weather Concerns in Key Producers

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Monday closed up +12.90 (+5.14%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +217 (+4.29%). Coffee prices Monday rallied sharply due to concerns that adverse global weather in key coffee producers will lead to smaller coffee production. Brazil has been facing the driest weather...

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Sugar Prices Give Up an Early Gains on Weakness in the Brazilin Real

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.23 (-1.02%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -0.20 (=0.03%). Sugar prices today gave up an early advance and turned lower, with NY sugar falling back from a 6-3/4 month high and London sugar falling...

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Coffee Prices Jump as Global Weather Concerns Persist

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +11.70 (+4.67%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +201 (+3.97%). Coffee prices today are sharply higher due to concerns that adverse global weather will lead to small coffee production. Brazil has been facing the driest weather since 1981, according...

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‘We are not testing enough’: new US bird flu cases stoke fears over poor response

Experts worry H5N1 virus is more widespread than is being reported as they call for stricter mandates from USDA

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Best fire-resistant trees – 6 varieties that work for fire-smart landscaping

Protect your home by creating a defensible space with fire-resistant trees that look beautiful, too

Homes & Gardens

Cattle Rallies on Stronger Cash Market, CoF Report Neutral

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of $1.42 to $2.50 in the nearbys, as deferred contracts were anywhere from a dime lower to 90 cents higher. Cash trade started slow this week, but got kicked off on Friday, with sales of $183 in the South, a $2-3 improvement on the...

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Threats to Brazil's Sugar Production Send Sugar Prices Soaring

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Friday closed up +0.73 (+3.33%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +16.30 (+2.87%). Sugar prices Friday extended this week's parabolic rally, with NY sugar posting a 6-3/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-1/2 month high. Sugar...

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Rain Forecasts for Brazil Send Coffee Prices Tumbling

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Friday closed down -10.90 (-4.17%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed down -189 (-3.60%). Coffee prices Friday closed sharply lower as forecasts for rain in Brazil sparked fund liquidation of coffee futures. The two-week Global Forecast System model shows rain moving into Brazil's...

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Sugar Prices Surge as Drought and Fires Threaten Brazil's Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.93 (+4.24%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +21.50 (+3.78%). Sugar prices today added to this week's parabolic rally, with NY sugar posting a 6-3/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-1/2 month high....

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Coffee Prices Plunge on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -12.40 (-4.74%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -208 (-3.96%). Coffee prices today sold off sharply as forecasts for rain in Brazil have sparked fund liquidation of coffee futures. The two-week Global Forecast System model shows rain moving into...

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Sugar Prices Close Sharply Higher on Brazil Sugarcane Crop Woes

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Thursday closed up +0.77 (+3.64%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +13.10 (+2.36%). Sugar prices Thursday extended this week's sharp rally, with NY sugar posting a 5-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-month high. Sugar prices...

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Coffee Prices Post Moderate Losses on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Thursday closed down -2.75 (-1.04%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed down -86 (-1.61%). Coffee prices retreated Thursday as forecasts for rain in Brazil sparked long liquidation coffee futures. Thursday's two-week Global Forecast System model showed rain is expected for Brazil's coffee-growing regions...

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Sugar Prices Rally on Concerns Over Brazil's Sugarcane Crops

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.72 (+3.40%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +13.90 (+2.50%). Sugar prices today extended this week's sharp rally, with NY sugar posting a 5-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-month high. Sugar prices...

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Coffee Prices Retreat on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.85 (-0.70%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -72 (-1.35%). Coffee prices are moving lower today as forecasts for rain in Brazil sparked long liquidation coffee futures. Today's two-week Global Forecast System model showed rain is expected for Brazil's...

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Sugar Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Concern Over Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Wednesday closed up +1.18 (+5.91%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +19.80 (+3.70%). Sugar prices Wednesday rallied sharply for a second day, with NY sugar posting a 5-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Sugar...

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Coffee Prices Supported by Dry Conditions in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Wednesday closed down -0.10 (-0.04%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +31 (+0.58%). Coffee prices Wednesday settled mixed. Arabica coffee prices came under slight pressure Wednesday after Rabobank projected that global 2024/25 coffee production would climb by +2.2% y/y to 174 million...

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Boar’s Head closes plant after outbreak

The closure comes after a USDA investigation found several health violations at a plant in Jarratt, Virginia

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Sugar Prices Soar as Drought Threatens the Brazil Sugarcane Crop

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +1.07 (+5.36%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +20.50 (+3.83%). Sugar prices today rallied sharply for a second day, with NY sugar posting a 5-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Sugar...

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Arabica Coffee Slips as Rabobank Projects a Global Surplus

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.35 (-0.51%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +7 (+0.13%). Coffee prices today are mixed. Arabica coffee prices came under pressure today after Rabobank projected that global 2024/25 coffee production will climb by +2.2% y/y to 174 million bags,...

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Sugar Prices Rally Sharply on Dry Conditions in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Tuesday closed up +0.80 (+4.17%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +12.70 (+2.43%). Sugar prices Tuesday rallied sharply, with NY sugar posting a 2-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Sugar prices surged Tuesday after...

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Coffee Prices Post Moderate Gains on Forecasts for Hot and Dry Weather in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Tuesday closed up +5.95 (+2.30%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +57 (+1.09%). Coffee prices Tuesday recovered from early losses and settled moderately higher, just below Monday's major highs. Coffee rallied Tuesday after updated weather forecasts from Climatempo said most of this...

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Sugar Prices Soar as Drought Conditions Persist in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.85 (+4.43%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +14.60 (+2.79%). Sugar prices today are sharply higher, with NY sugar soaring to a 2-1/4 month high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. Sugar prices surged...

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Coffee Prices Underpinned by Forecasts for Hot and Dry Weather in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +6.00 (+2.32%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +56 (+1.07%). Coffee prices today recovered from early losses and are moderately higher, just below Monday's major highs. Coffee rallied today after updated weather forecasts from Climatempo said most of this...

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What Are Hardiness Zones? These Are the Types of Plants That Will Grow Beautifully in Your Region

It's time to identify your plant hardiness zone — here is everything you need to know,

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