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CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Friday, August 1, 2025 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Friday SC Cattle Auctions Weekly Review [Weighted average prices]: Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 400-450 lbs 404.53; 450-500 lbs 391.81; 500 -550 lbs 361.66; 550-600 lbs...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday retreated from a 2-month high and fell by -0.95%. The dollar tumbled Friday after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports...

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Friday closed down -0.023 (-0.74%). Sep nat-gas prices on Friday gave up an early advance and moved lower as US nat-gas output continues to increase year-over-year and current gas supplies are well above normal. As of July 25, nat-gas inventories were +6.7% above...

A Dekalb / Asgrow agronomist says tassel wrap issues in the 2025 corn crop have been widely publicized. However, Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says he’s seen plenty of “normal” pollination challenges. “What we refer to as missing the nick.”  He says, “The tassel and the silks get...

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Fats and Oils - 2025-08-01

Grain Crushings - 2025-08-01

In my opinion, what a squeeze market participants, and multiple sectors of cattle/beef production and processing, were subjected to this week

Late season insect pressure is affecting canola growers in the Upper Midwest. WinField United crop protection product manager Ryan Peterson says diamondback moths are a common problem this time of year. “Kind of when that canola is just getting done flowering, that’s usually when we see things like cabbage moths...

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed down -0.17 (-1.04%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -2.80 (-0.60%). Sugar prices were under pressure Friday, with NY sugar sliding to a 1-week low and London sugar falling to a 3.5-week low. Signs of...

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Friday closed down -274 (-3.22%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -165 (-2.92%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower Friday as supply concerns eased on speculation that cocoa will be exempt from President Trump's tariffs. US Commerce Secretary Lutnick noted...