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Soybeans Ease Lower into the Weekend

Soybeans rounded out the Friday session with contracts down 2 to 6 ¼ cents across the board, as May still held up for a 24 ½ cent gain. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2 cents at $11.50 1/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.60 to $2.50 higher...

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Hogs Face Pressure on Friday

Lean hog futures posted front month losses of 15 to 90 cents on Friday, as April was down $2.17 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.82 on Friday afternoon, up 43 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 24 cents higher...

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Cotton Posts Friday Rally

Cotton futures posted Friday gains of as little as 7 points in some deferreds, with front months up as much as 74 points. May was up 165 points on the week.. Crude oil was up $3.57 to $99.30, with the US dollar index up $0.776 to $100.530. CFTC data from...

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Corn Closes Higher on Friday as CFTC Data Shows Spec Longs Flooding In

Corn futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts steady in some deferreds to 4 ¾ cents higher in the front months as March expired. May closed the week with a 6 ¾ cent gain from on the week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 3/4...

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Wheat Rallies into Friday’s Close

The wheat complex posted double digit gains on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 10 to 15 1/4 cents on Friday, with May slipping 3 cents on the week. KC HRW futures closed 11 to 17 ¼ cents in the green on the day, as May was up 6 ½...

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Sugar Prices Supported by Strength in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Friday closed down -0.01 (-0.07%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.17%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Friday and settled mixed. Friday's rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 3.5-month high...

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Wheat Rallying on Friday

The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are up 14 to 16 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 19 to 20 cents in the green in the front months. MPLS spring wheat is showing 12 to 13 cent gains...

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Hogs Falling on Friday

Lean hog futures are showing 55 to 85 cent losses in the front months on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.09 on Friday morning, down 7 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 24 cents higher on March 11 at $91.44....

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Soybeans Popping Off Early Lows at Midday

Soybeans are showing slight losses on Friday’s midday, as they bounce off the early lows. March expires at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1/4 cent at $11.52 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $1 to $3 at midday, with Soy Oil futures are steady to...

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Cotton Rallying at Midday

Cotton futures are showing 50 to 85 point losses across most contracts on Friday. Crude oil is up $1.19 to $96.92, with the US dollar index up $0.601 to $100.355. Export Sales data has total cotton export commitments at 9.157 million RB, which is down 10% from last year. That...

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Corn Pushing Higher on Friday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 4 cent gains in the front months on Friday. March expires at the close, with another 49 deliveries issued overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 3/4 cents to $4.23 ¾. Crude oil is bouncing off early lows and...

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Sugar Prices Slip as the Dollar Rallies

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -0.30 (-0.07%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower, pressured by a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 3.5-month high....

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Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures were 22 cents to $1.37 lower on the Thursday session. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.39 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.50 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 23 cents higher on March 10 at $91.20. The weekly USDA Export...

Frugal Gardening

Budget-Friendly Crops to Plant in March (Depending on Your Zone)

March usually rolls around with warmer days, longer sunlight, and the irresistible urge to get dirt under fingernails. It’s the month that whispers “spring is coming,” and for anyone with a patch of soil, it’s a green light to start sowing seeds. But planting without a plan can empty wallets…

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Egg Prices 2026: Why the Egg Shortage Refuses to Go Away and What Comes Next

Wondering why eggs are expensive again? The ongoing egg shortage is keeping egg prices 2026 unpredictable. Here is what is happening and what to expect next.

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Plant These 7 Dreamy Wildflowers in March for a Garden Buzzing With Bees and Butterflies All Spring and Summer

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Hogs Close with Weakness on Thursday

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher as Crude Oil Soars

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.13 (+0.91%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.17%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday but remained below Monday's 2-month highs. Thursday's +7% surge in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) was supportive for...

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Hogs Extending Weakness on Thursday

Lean hog futures are down another 77 cents to $1.50 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.16 on Thursday morning, down 89 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 23 cents higher on March 10 at $91.20. The weekly USDA Export...

Fortune

Fertilizer prices soar as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise—forcing U.S. farmers to rethink spring planting

Geopolitical turmoil is driving fertilizer prices up 30%, forcing tough crop choices, former USDA chief economist Seth Meyer told Fortune. “A bad decision this year could be pretty costly.”

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Surging Crude Oil Pushes Sugar Prices Higher

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.10 (+0.70%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.12%). Sugar prices are moving higher today but remain below Mondays' 2-month highs. Today's +8% surge in crude oil prices (CLJ26 ) is supporting sugar. Higher...

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What Federal Guidance Says To Do If a Recalled Item Is Already in Your Freezer

It is a terrifying moment for any home cook. You are scrolling through the news and see that the exact brand of frozen chicken or frozen vegetables sitting in your freezer has been officially recalled due to potential contamination. Maybe it is Listeria, Salmonella, or even physical contaminants like pieces…

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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. Open interest saw some longs liquidating, down 2,146 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.89 on Wednesday afternoon, up 12 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another dime...

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