March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.58%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +4.80 (+0.84%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher and found support after food processor Wilmar International cut its 2024/25 Brazil Center-South sugar production estimate to 38.2 MMT-39.5...

Centene Corporation is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a double-digit profit decline.

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24 ) today is down -125 (-1.62%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24 ) is down -2 (-0.04%). Today, cocoa prices gave up an early advance and turned lower after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high, which sparked long liquidation in...

S&P Global is all set to release its third-quarter earnings this month, and analysts expect a single-digit profit increase.

The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says efforts like National Pork Month help spur consumer demand. Jennifer Tirey tells Brownfield… “We have to keep that movement going.”  She says, “We have to keep those consumers enjoying our product and understanding the versatility.  The fact that it’s...

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +7.50 (+2.98%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +82 (+1.70%). Coffee prices today are climbing, with arabica coffee posting a 1-1/2 week high. Excessive dryness in Brazil may curb coffee yields and is supportive for prices. Rainfall in Brazil...

Interest in sustainable aviation fuel is climbing domestically and overseas. Iowa Corn Growers Association president Stu Swanson says SAF was discussed during a recent trade mission to India. “India Air hopes to become a hub in India for regional air carriers, including India Air. And that is one of the...

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is down -1.39 (-1.84%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is down -4.18 (-1.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately lower. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-month high is undercutting energy prices. Also, concerns about Chinese...

RA_PY002 Raleigh, NC Monday, October 14, 2024 USDA-NC Dept of Ag Market News N.C. BROILER-FRYERS: The market tone is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are mostly desirable. The estimated slaughter for Monday in North Carolina is...

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LM_CT155 St. Joseph, MO Mon Oct 14, 2024 USDA Market News Service NATIONAL WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE - PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS For Week of: 10/14/2024 Value Adjustments Range Simple Avg. Change Quality: Prime ...

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says ethanol exports should be a bright spot for years to come. Alexis Taylor says market expansion for U.S. biofuels has been strong, and the Philippines could be an important trading partner in 2025. “Philippines recently moved to finalize moving...