The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher as President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and Mexico, beginning August 1, risk stoking inflation pressures that could keep the Fed from...

The U.S. Justice Department says California’s egg regulations violate the Constitution and have contributed to higher egg prices. The lawsuit claims state laws oppose the Egg Products Inspection Act, and points to Proposition 12’s cage-free standards as a violation of the Supremacy Clause. Plaintiffs say within two years of the...

A potato industry leader says a second wave of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program payments has been a welcome relief for growers. Michigan Potato Industry Commission’s Kelly Turner tells Brownfield economic difficulties have been ongoing since the pandemic for several specialty crops. “A lot of farmers, specialty crops along...

Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards an increase in supply. That’s as the industry continues efforts to rebuild the flock following infections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The USDA says there were 24.383 million turkey eggs in incubators at the start of the month, rising 1% on the year. The...

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August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Monday closed down -1.47 (-2.15%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0216 (-0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and fell sharply on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand....

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August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Monday closed up +0.152 (+4.59%). Aug nat-gas prices on Monday rallied sharply and posted a 1-week high. Hotter US weather forecasts that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage pushed prices sharply higher on Monday. Forecaster Atmospheric G2...

The secretary of the United Soybean Board says there’s a lot of growth potential for U.S. soybean exports. Susan Watkins tells Brownfield it’s a big focus of this week’s USB July Board meeting that’s being held in Virginia. “We need to go into smaller markets and start creating some demand...

CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Monday, July 14, 2025 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Monday National direct slaughter cattle weekly summary. Weighted averages for all grades, Standard to Prime, mostly Select and Choice. Live FOB steers 1,474 lbs at 229.43, heifers 1,320 lbs...

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