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Hogs Continuing Higher Movement on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 72 to 92 cent gains across most contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $109.00 in the Wednesday AM report, down 6 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 41 cents on August 25 at $106.86. USDA’s...

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Soybeans Weaker at Midday

Soybeans are posting fractional to 2 cent losses across the front months on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1 ¼ cents at $9.76. Soymeal futures are $6 lower at midday, with Soy Oil futures down 20 points. USDA’s Export Sales report is expected to show...

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What’s the Real Reason You Can’t Buy These Items With EBT in Nebraska?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is known in Nebraska as the Food Stamp Program and uses an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, is a vital lifeline for thousands of families. The program is designed to help low-income households purchase nutritious food. However, many recipients are often surprised and…

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Sugar Prices Supported by Expectations of Lower Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.37%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +0.50 (+0.10%). Sugar prices are climbing today on positive carryover from Tuesday when Conab, Brazil's government crop forecasting agency, cut its Brazil 2025/26 production estimate by -3.1%...

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Hog Traders Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Strength

Lean hog futures saw a rally of 62 cents to $2.02 across the front months on Tuesday. Preliminary open interest showed new buying interest, up 4,875 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.40 in the Tuesday PM report, up $2.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

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Cattle Look to Wednesday After Hitting All Time Highs on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.30 to $2.30 across the front months on Tuesday, hitting new all-time highs on the front month continuation chart. Preliminary open interest was up 2,482 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, mostly compiling showlists. Last week saw northern dressed action at...

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Cattle Bulls Resume March to New Highs on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.30 to $2.30 across the front months on Tuesday, hitting new all-time highs on the front month continuation chart. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, mostly compiling showlists. Last week saw northern dressed action at $385-392 and live trade at $245, with southern trade...

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Hogs Posts Gains on Tuesday, as Negotiated Cash Sees Strength

Lean hog futures saw a rally of 62 cents to $2.02 across the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.40 in the Tuesday PM report, up $2.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 54 cents on August 22 at...

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How Low Can Wheat Prices Go?

Wheat prices remain under pressure in late August 2025 as the 2025 crop year progresses past the harvest season, as the market considers the July CBOT contract the new crop contract month. Nearby wheat prices continue to slip, with the September contract trading around the $5 per bushel level.

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Sugar Prices Erase Early Losses as Conab Cuts Its Brazil Sugar Production Forecast

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.01 (+0.06%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +1.40 (+0.29%). Sugar prices shook off early losses on Tuesday and posted modest gains after Conab, Brazil's government crop forecasting agency, cut its Brazil 2025/26 production...

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Hogs Continue Strength on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are up 60 cents to $1.50 so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $109.06 in the Tuesday AM report, up $2.39 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 54 cents on August 22 at $107.27. USDA’s FOB plant...

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Cattle Rally Resumes on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are showing gains on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.10 to $1.80. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, mostly compiling showlists. Last week saw northern dressed action at $385-392 and live trade at $245, with southern trade at 240. Feeder cattle futures are up $2.05 to $2.90 so...

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Sugar Prices Rebound as Conab Cuts its Brazil Sugar Production Forecast

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.03 (+0.18%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +1.10 (+0.23%). Sugar prices shook off early losses today and turned higher after Conab, Brazil's government crop forecasting agency, cut its Brazil 2025/26 production estimate by -3.1%...

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Why Are Food Recalls Reported Late in Certain Southern States?

When a food product is recalled for a safety issue like Listeria or E. coli, a rapid and effective communication system is critical to protecting public health. Federal agencies like the FDA and the USDA will issue a national alert, but it is often up to state and local health…

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Hogs Hold Higher on Monday as Traders Look to Tuesday Action

Lean hog futures saw some strength on Monday, with contracts up 20 to 40 cents in the front months. Preliminary open interest rose 2,405 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $105.67 in the Monday PM report, down $1.99 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

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Cattle Look to Tuesday, after Bulls Fend off Monday Weakness

Live cattle futures saw bulls pull off the early session lows at the Monday open to close with 1 to $1.30 losses, as nearby and soon to expire August was up 27 cents. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, mostly compiling showlists. Last week saw northern dressed action at $385-392...

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Hogs Manage to Hold Gains on Monday

Lean hog futures saw some strength on Monday, with contracts up 20 to 40 cents in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $105.67 in the Monday PM report, down $1.99 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 48 cents at $107.84...

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Cattle Fade Screwworm News to Close with Slight Losses

Live cattle futures pulled off the early session lows at the open to close with 1 to $1.30 losses, as nearby and soon to expire August was up 27 cents. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, mostly compiling showlists. Last week saw northern dressed action at $385-392 and live trade...

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Corn and Soybean Bulls Are Coming Back to Life

Here’s what to watch this week in the corn, soybean, and wheat markets.

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Flesh-eating screwworm that has threatened US cattle has now been found in a person

The USDA estimates that the screwworm fly parasite could cause at least $1.8 billion in economic damages to Texas

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Dollar Strength Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.08 (-0.49%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) did not trade as markets in the UK were closed for a bank holiday. Sugar prices on Monday settled lower due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 )....

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Cattle Fading Off Screwworm News at Midday, with Slight Losses

Live cattle futures are down 7 to 95 cents across most contracts on Monday, off the morning lows. Cash trade fell into place later last week, with northern dressed action at $385-392 and live trade at $245. Southern trade was up $5 to 240. Feeder cattle futures are up 37...

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Hogs Trading Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with 20 to 40 cent gains across most contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $106.67 in the Monday AM report, down $1.22 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 48 cents at $107.84 on August 21....

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Sugar Prices Slightly Lower on Prospects for Higher Brazil Output

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.49%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for a bank holiday. Sugar prices today are slightly lower due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 ). Prices have...

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Forest Service Cuts Leave Firefighters Mowing Lawns While Morale Craters

Crews say layoffs and resignations have left them stuck with duties far from the fire line.

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