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A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out

The high cost of renting and buying homes in U.S. cities is no secret. But this affordability problem isn’t limited to urban regions – it affects rural areas as well.

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Lean Hogs Weak on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. 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 higher on March 5 at $90.97. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Hogs Falling on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 92 cent to $1.80 losses in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.05 on Wednesday morning, up 37 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another dime higher on March 5 at $90.97....

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Sugar Prices Fall Back From Monday's 2-month High

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.90%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.60 (-1.34%). Sugar prices today have fallen back on some long liquidation pressure after posting a 2-month high on Monday. Today's mildly higher dollar is bearish for...

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Hogs Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Rally

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 75 cents to $1.25 higher. Open interest was up 2,208 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up 82 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 13 cents...

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Hogs Rally Higher on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 75 cents to $1.25 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up 82 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 13 cents higher on March 5 at $90.87. USDA’s pork...

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Soybeans Pop Higher on Tuesday as USDA Report Shows Very Few Changes

Soybeans closed Tuesday with 5 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 5 3/4 cents at $11.27 1/4. Soymeal futures are up 80 cents to $1.10, with Soy Oil futures steady to 51 points lower. Crude oil was down...

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Sugar Prices Fall on the Plunge in Crude Oil Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.21 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -2.10 (-0.50%). Sugar prices fell on Tuesday's -11% plunge in crude oil prices. The sell-off in crude oil prices undercuts ethanol prices, encouraging the world's sugar...

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Sugar Prices Fall on Today's Plunge in Crude Oil Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) is down -0.21 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -2.40 (-0.57%). Sugar prices are trading lower due to today's -11% plunge in crude oil prices. The sell-off in crude oil prices undercuts ethanol prices, encouraging the world's...

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Cotton Rallying Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures are up 75 to 85 points in the front months on Tuesday. Crude oil is back down $9.69 on Tuesday. The US dollar index is back down $0.556 at $98.620. The USDA WASDE report showed no changes to the US balance sheet, as stocks were left at 4.4...

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Hogs Higher at Tuesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are showing 50 cent to $1.22 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.68 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 13 cents higher on March 5 at $90.87. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday AM report was...

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Corn Under Pressure from Crude on Tuesday, As USDA Report Shows No Surprises

Corn futures are trading with 4 to 6 cent losses across most contracts on Tuesday There were 156 deliveries issued against March corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 3/4 cents to $4.05 ½. Crude oil is down another $9.69 as more risk premium comes...

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How to Check FDA and USDA Recall Lists in Under 2 Minutes Before You Cook

Feeding your family a healthy home-cooked meal is supposed to be a safe and highly rewarding daily routine. However, the massive modern industrial food supply chain is incredibly fragile, and dangerous contamination events happen constantly. Over the past year, millions of pounds of fresh produce, frozen meals, and deli meats…

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Meat Produce and Pantry Staples Which Categories USDA Says May Climb Most

Walking into the local supermarket without a strict mathematical game plan is a recipe for massive financial disaster this year. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released its highly anticipated food price projections for 2026, and the data demands your immediate attention. While the massive, chaotic inflation spikes of…

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Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat May Be the ‘Next Silver’ for Traders

As crude oil prices spike, corn, wheat, and soybean prices are seeing bullish price action. What to watch next.

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Hogs Showing Losses at Midday

Lean hog futures are 65 cents to $1.425 in the red at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to low volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was 19 cents higher on March 5 at $90.74. Commitment of Traders data from Tuesday’s close showed...

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Sugar Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) is up +0.47 (+3.33%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +5.70 (+1.38%). Sugar prices continued higher today on the fresh surge in oil prices seen after Israel bombed 30 oil depots in Iran. The rally in oil prices...

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Hogs Look to Monday After Slight Friday Gains

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. Open interest was down 1,851 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.69 on Friday afternoon, up...

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Cotton Pushing Higher on Friday

Cotton prices are up 25 to 35 points on Friday morning. Futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points last week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The US...

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Corn Extending Gains to Monday Morning

Corn price action is up 4 to 5 cents on Monday morning, though some contracts are 10 to 12 cents off the overnight highs. Futures posted gains of 3 ¾ to 8 ¼ cents across the board on Friday, as May managed a 12 cent gain on the week and...

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Soybeans Holding Double Digit Gains Early on Monday

Soybeans are continuing the strength on Monday morning, as contracts are up 12 to 15 cents. Some contracts are 18 to 20 cents off the overnight highs. Futures rallied 16 ¾ to 21 ½ cents in the old crop contracts on Friday, as other contracts were 5 to 12 ½...

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Wheat Rally Pushing to Monday Morning

Wheat is holding onto Monday AM gains, though most contracts have slipped off overnight highs. The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 24 ½ to 33 cents at the close, as May was 25 ¼...

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Cotton Rallies on Friday

Cotton futures posted 1 to 24 point gains across the board on Friday, as May was still down 141 points this week. Support came via the outside factors. Crude oil was up $10.22 on the day to $91.23. The US dollar index was back down $0.409 at $98.900. USDA Export...

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Hogs See Some Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with April down a nickel and the rest of the board up 20 to 67 cents. April was down a dime on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.69 on Friday afternoon, up $1.95 from the day prior. The...

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Wheat Rallies into the Friday Close

The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 24 ½ to 33 cents at the close, as May was 25 ¼ cents higher this week. KC HRW futures were 23 ½ to 31 cents in the...

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