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Lean hog futures posted losses of $1.45 to $1.80 on the Wednesday session. USDA’s national base hog price was up 15 cents in the Wednesday afternoon report at $69.71. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 31 cents on December 15 at $83.30. CFTC data, now just 2 weeks old,...

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Cattle Closes Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw losses of 85 cents to $1.15 on Wednesday. There were another 20 deliveries tendered on Wednesday. Cash trade has been slow this week, with a few early sales at $229. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,708 head listed and...

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Corn Closes Higher on Wednesday with Record Ethanol Production

Corn futures posted gains of 2 to 4 ½ cents on Wednesday. Demand continues to be solid, with record ethanol and exports. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as up 4 cents to $3.96 3/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 177,055 MT of corn to Mexico this...

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Soybeans Close with Weakness on Wednesday

Soybeans posted Wednesday losses of 3 to 4 ½ cents at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 cents lower at $9.87 1/4. Soymeal futures were $4.10 to $5.20 lower, with Soy Oil futures steady to 16 points higher. USDA reported a couple private export sales...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by a Weak Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.06 (-0.40%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.17%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday amid weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) tumbled to a 4.25-month low against the dollar...

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Hogs Falling on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts down $1.60 to $1.70 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was up 26 cents in the Wednesday morning report at $70.17. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 31 cents on December 15 at $83.30. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the...

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Cattle Leaking Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are showing losses of 17 to 50 cents so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with a few early sales at $229. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,708 head listed and bids of...

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Soybeans Bouncing Off Midweek Lows

Soybeans are trading with contracts down 1 to 2 1/2 cents on Wednesday, with futures bouncing off the early session lows. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 2 ¾ cents lower at $9.89 1/4. Soymeal futures are $3.30 lower, with Soy Oil futures steady at midday. USDA reported...

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Wheat Mixed on Wednesday

The wheat complex is trading mixed on Wednesday, with HRW holding higher. Chicago SRW futures are 2 to 3 1/2 cents lower across most nearby contracts. KC HRW futures are 1 to 3 cents in the green. MPLS spring wheat is down 1 to 2 cents at midday. USDA reported...

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Sugar Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.34%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -0.60 (-0.14%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) tumbled to a 4.25-month low against the dollar today,...

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How Much the Average American Should Aim To Spend on Groceries in 2026

Learn how much Americans should budget for groceries in 2026 based on USDA data. Compare your spending and find realistic targets for your household size.

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Hogs See Turnaround Tuesday Bounce

Lean hog futures reversed higher from the Monday weakness, with Tuesday gains of 75 cents to $1 higher. Open interest suggested some short covering, down 4,899 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.12 in the Tuesday afternoon report at $69.56. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19...

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Cattle Post Tuesday Strength

Live cattle futures were 15 to 35 cents higher at the Tuesday settlement. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week was mostly $230. Feeder cattle futures were up $2.50 to $3.40 to close Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 60 cents to...

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Hogs Post Gains on Turnaround Tuesday

Lean hog futures reversed higher from the Monday weakness, with Tuesday gains of 75 cents to $1 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.12 in the Tuesday afternoon report at $69.56. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19 cents on December 12 at $82.99. USDA’s pork carcass...

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Slump in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13 (-0.87%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.40 (-0.80%). Sugar prices retreated on Tuesday due to a slump in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLF26 ) sank to a 4.75-year low on Tuesday,...

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Hogs Posting Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with 75 to 90 cent gains in the nearbys on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.09 in the Tuesday morning report at $69.91. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19 cents on December 12 at $82.99. Commitment of Traders data for...

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Cattle Showing Steady Trade, as Feeders Extend Rally

Live cattle futures are trading steady to 25 cents lower so far on Tuesday. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures are up $2 to $3.10 so far on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 60 cents to $347.37...

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Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in Crude Oil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.33%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a slump in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLF26 ) sank to a 4.75-year low today, which undercuts...

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Hogs Start the Week with Losses

Lean hog futures close the Monday session with losses of 40 to 67 cents, as contracts pulled off their early lows. Open intertest suggested long liquidation, dropping 2,618 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.40 in the Monday afternoon report at $72.68. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Corn Starting Tuesday with Weakness

Corn price action is down 1 to 1 ½ cents on Tuesday morning. Futures saw weakness for much of Monday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys, pulling off early lows. Preliminary open interest was up 8,625 contracts on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

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Hogs Fall Back on Monday

Lean hog futures close the Monday session with losses of 40 to 67 cents, as contracts pulled off their early lows. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.40 in the Monday afternoon report at $72.68. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 23 cents on December 11 at $82.80....

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Corn Pull Off Lows to Close Monday with Penny Losses

Corn futures saw weakness for much of Monday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys, pulling off early lows. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down a penny to $3.95. A private export sale of 150,320 MT of corn was sold to unknown destinations this...

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Grain, Cotton Futures Markets Look Heavy. What Could Give Them a Lift This Week?

The bears are in control to start this week’s trading.

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Sugar Prices Pressured as India Boosts Sugar Production and Crude Oil Declines

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.15 (-0.99%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled lower on Monday due to higher Indian sugar output and a slide in crude oil prices. The India Sugar Mill Association...

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Cattle Mixed at Midday

Live cattle futures are up 25 to 37 cents at midday, with other contracts slightly lower. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. A few sales in the north reached $234. Feeder cattle futures are down 40 to 45 cents across most contracts on...

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