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Corn Holds onto Bounce into Friday’s Close, as CFTC shows Specs Turning Bearish

Corn futures slipped into the Friday close, with contracts steady to 1 ¾ cents higher on the day. July was down 4 ¾ cents this week, with December down 5 ¾ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 1/4 cents at $3.81. The weekly CFTC Commitment...

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Soybeans Slip Lower on Friday

Soybeans posted slight losses on Friday, with contracts steady to 2 ¼ cents in the red. Jule was down 8 cents on the week, with November slipping 5 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down a penny at $10.60 1/2. Soymeal futures were mixed, down a...

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Cotton Posts Modest Gains on Friday

Cotton futures closed with 4 to 49 points on Friday, with July still down 81 points on the week, as December fell 106 points. Crude oil was down $3.50 to $84.21/barrel. The US dollar index was down $0.054 at $99.795. CFTC data showed managed money trimming their net short in...

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Hogs Close with Gains to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures were up 25 to 82 cents across most contracts on Friday, with expiring June up 25 cents. July was down $1.35 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.27 on Friday afternoon, down $1.99 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

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Corn Showing a Modest Bounce at Friday’s Midday

Corn futures are up 1 to 2 cents across the front months on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 1/4 cents at $3.81. Export Sales data now has the old crop export commitment total at 82.767 MMT, which is 98% of USDA’s newly updated export...

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Cotton Showing Steady Friday Trade

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 43 points in July and other contracts steady to 5 points lower. Crude oil is down $2.85 to $84.86/barrel. The US dollar index is down $0.109 at $99.740. USDA’s Export Sales report now has the old crop cotton commitments at 11.541 million RB,...

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Soybean Weakness Holding On Friday

Soybeans are trading with 1 to 2 cent losses at Friday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down a penny at $10.60 1/2. Soymeal futures are mixed, down a 20 cents to a dime higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 20 to 36 points lower....

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Hogs Trading with Friday Gains

Lean hog futures are posting mixed trade on Friday, with June down 25 cents and July up 80 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.26 on Friday morning, down $3.34 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on June 10 at...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by a Stronger Dollar and Possible US-Iran Peace Deal

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.44%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.31%). Sugar prices are trading lower today, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Sugar prices are seeing downward pressure from today’s slightly stronger dollar...

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6 State-Run Programs That Deliver Groceries to Your Door

Access to healthy food is a fundamental right, but it can be difficult for some to reach a store. Many states now operate delivery programs to help seniors and people with disabilities get the groceries they need. These services are often supported by public funds and are provided free or…

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Cotton Gains Pushing to Friday Morning

Cotton prices are up 10 to 28 points so far on Friday. Futures posted gains of 13 to 139 points across the board on Thursday, led by the front months. Crude oil was down $3.61 to $86.42/barrel after President Trump announced late in the day that there was a deal...

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Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts down 40 cents to 70 cents higher. Open interest was up 3,128 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Thursday afternoon, down 26 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 16...

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Corn Starting Friday with modest Losses

Corn prices are down ½ to 1 ½ cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed Thursday with losses of 7 to 10 ½ cents across most contracts, as increased supplies on USDA’s balance sheets added pressure. Open interest was up 5,819 contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

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A Pig Disease Eradicated in the United States 22 Years Ago Has Come Back. What Happens in the Next 30 Days Will Determine How Serious the Consequences Are.

The USDA confirmed pseudorabies virus in commercial swine in Iowa and Texas on April 30, 2026 — the first case in U.S. commercial pigs since eradication in 2004. Final quarantine zone testing runs June 12 to July 11. Pork exports, disease-free status, and biosecurity protocols are all at stake.

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This Resilient Shrub Is Replacing Lavender in Cottage Gardens – It’s Practically Effortless, Pollinators Love It, and It Doesn’t Go Woody

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7 Container Plants That Thrive in North-Facing Gardens – And Bring Color to Shady Spots

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Soybeans Face Thursday Weakness, as USDA Hikes Argentina Production

Soybeans closed Thursday with fractional to 8 cent losses. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 7 3/4 cents at $10.61 1/2. Soymeal futures were mixed, down $1.00 to $1.80 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 65 to 88 points lower. USDA updated their weekly Export...

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Cotton Rallies as USDA Cuts Carryout

Cotton futures posted gains of 13 to 139 points across the board on Thursday, led by the front months. Crude oil was down $3.61 to $86.42/barrel after President Trump announced late in the day that there was a deal between the US and Iran. The US dollar index was down...

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Corn Falls on Thursday as USDA Raises South American Production

Corn futures closed Thursday with losses of 7 to 10 ½ cents across most contracts, as increased supplies on USDA’s balance sheets added pressure. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 cents at $3.80 1/2. Export Sales data from this morning indicated 1.00 MMT of old...

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Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Thursday, with contracts down 40 cents to 70 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.26 on Thursday afternoon, down 26 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 16 cents on June 9 at $92.92....

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Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

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Sugar Prices Settle Mixed Amid a Stronger Dollar

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.13 (-0.45%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.40 (+0.54%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Dollar strength is weighing on sugar prices, as the dollar...

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Bananas could vanish from US school meals. Here’s why

New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids

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Cotton Rallying as USDA Hikes Exports

Cotton futures are trading with triple digit gains across most contracts on Thursday, with gains of 101 to 133 points. Crude oil is up $1.23 to $91.30/barrel. The US dollar index is up $0.316 at $100.260. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 207,032 RB of cotton sold for...

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Hogs Posting Mixed Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts down 25 cents to 25 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.60 on Thursday morning, up 25 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 16 cents on June 9 at $92.92. Export...

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