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Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families

The USDA estimates the families of 3.8 million children could have received $120 per child to cover summer lunches if the state participated in the new $2.5 billion program launching this summer. Texas is one of 15 states opting out.

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Grains: Are Funds Solely Responsible for Lower Grain Prices?

Paying homage to the wonderful MythBusters television program, and given I have a great face for print media, let's take a look at the idea funds are solely responsible for lower corn and soybean prices.

Barchart

Some USDA programs have been mired in inequity. A panel's final report offers changes

An equity commission created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released over 60 recommendations it says will finally bring more fairness to policies affecting farming and rural America.

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Sugar Posts Modest Gains as Dollar Weakness Induces Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02 (+0.09%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed up +0.60 (+0.10%). Sugar prices on Wednesday recovered from 1-month lows and closed slightly higher as a weaker dollar prompted some short covering in sugar futures. Sugar...

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Coffee Prices Settle Higher on May Futures Roll and Tight Supplies

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.85 (+0.99%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) closed up +4 (+0.12%). Coffee prices on Wednesday closed higher. Arabica coffee found support Wednesday as traders exited the March contract and rolled over into the May arabica coffee contract, with Wednesday...

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Arabica Coffee Gains on the Roll to the May Futures Contract

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) this morning is up +1.00 (+0.54%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) is down -2 (-0.06%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed. Arabica coffee is higher today as traders exit the March contract and roll over into the May arabica coffee contract, with today...

Barchart

US hardiness zone 6 explained – and expert advice on what to plant

Everything you need to know about how to garden and what will grow well in USDA hardiness zone 6

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Sugar Prices Fall on Strong Sugar Production in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Tuesday closed up -0.33 (-1.43%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed down -7.20 (-1.14%). Sugar prices on Tuesday dropped to 1-month lows and closed moderately lower. Sugar prices are under pressure from a significant increase in Brazil's sugar...

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Arabica Coffee Closes Higher on Strength in Brazilian Real

March arabica coffee (KCH24 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.75 (+0.39%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) closed down -32 (-0.98%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled mixed. Arabica coffee recovered from early losses Tuesday and posted modest gains on strength in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) on...

Barchart

In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income kids

Jim Pillen breaks with 14 other Republican governors to enroll in Summer EBT, a new food program for school vacation months

The Guardian - US

Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week In The Grain Markets

Looking at this past week's USDA Ag Outlook Forum, how the numbers are put together, what they mean and their historical accuracy over the last decade.

Barchart

Coffee Prices Move Higher on Reduced Rain Chances for Brazil and Tight Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH24 ) on Friday closed up +1.55 (+0.82%), and Mar ICE robusta coffee (RMH24 ) closed up +26 (+0.81%). Coffee prices on Friday settled moderately higher. Arabica coffee moved higher on concerns about excessive dryness in Brazil after updated weather forecasts reduced the chance for rain in...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Rebound on Drier Weather Forecasts for Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Friday closed up +0.26 (+1.14%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed up +7.70 (+1.22%). Sugar prices on Friday recovered from 4-week lows and closed moderately higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures Friday after weather forecasts reduced the...

Barchart

‘America is a factory farming nation’: key takeaways from US agriculture census

Small farms and Black farmers are going out of business, while corporate-controlled farms are booming, raking in subsidies

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US hardiness zone 5 explained

Expert advice on how to garden and what to plant in USDA hardiness zone 5

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Why 15 states opted out of Summer EBT

The USDA is expanding food benefits programs this summer in an effort to provide children with nutritious meals

Barchart

Feeders Rallied on Monday

Nearby fat cattle futures were 27 to 80 cents weaker at the Monday close. The feeder cattle market had triple digit gains of as much as $1.67 across the front months. There are still no deliveries issued against Feb cattle, as CME confirmed the oldest dated long is now 10/20....

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US hardiness zone 4 explained

Discover how to garden and which plants will grow well in USDA gardening zone 4

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Is a reckoning finally arriving for Miami’s troubled Seaquarium?

The once-exalted attraction is threatened by financial troubles, animal rights activists and federal and local authorities

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USDA plans to import pricier sugar due to Mexican supply shortage

The USDA-SUGAR:US is set to import pricier sugar due to a decline in Mexican supplies. Read more about the impact on sugar prices and availability.

Barchart

Triple Digit Strength for Cattle Futures at Midday

The cattle futures market is currently $0.77 to $1.52 higher on Thursday. Feeders are also up by $0.82 to $1.80 so far. CME has no deliveries listed through Wednesday with the oldest dated long at 4/18/23. There were no cash trades through Tuesday, from the $176-$179 sales last week. Feeder...

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The best low-maintenance hedge plants – 9 picks for backyard boundaries

Natural green boundaries will bring a lush aspect to your backyard

Roll Call

Lawmakers wrangle over rescissions from 2022 law for farm bill - Roll Call

House lawmakers are arguing over using funds appropriated in 2022 to help pay for the farm bill, a typically bipartisan piece of legislation.

WEKU

Grant money to support urban forests, greenspaces in Kentucky’s underserved communities

The money comes from the USDA and 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act, and is being awarded by the Kentucky Division of Forestry.

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Eucalyptus care and growing guide – how to look after these popular backyard trees

Learn how to grow an elegant and evergreen eucalyptus in your garden

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