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National Fruit and Vegetable Retail Report
USDAFri Aug 15, 6:03PM CDT
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3 High-Growth Dividend Stocks That Could Explode Higher in 2025
BarchartFri Aug 15, 6:00PM CDT
These three dividend stocks with high yields, strong growth, low payout ratios, and solid analyst ratings make the cut for income and stability.
National Watermelon Report
USDAFri Aug 15, 5:47PM CDT
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Soybeans Rally into the Weekend
BarchartFri Aug 15, 4:32PM CDT
Soybeans took back the Thursday losses on Friday, with gains of 12 to 14 ¾ cents. September rounded out the week with a 54 ½ cent gain, as November was up 55 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 12 1/2 cents at $9.77 3/4. Soymeal futures...

Wheat Closes Mixed as Spring Wheat Weighs on Things
BarchartFri Aug 15, 4:32PM CDT
The wheat complex was mixed to round out the week with the spring wheat market reverting lower. CBT soft red wheat futures were 2 to 3 cents in the green to close out the week that say September down 8 cents. KC HRW futures managed to close with 2 to...

Hogs Post Friday Gains
BarchartFri Aug 15, 4:32PM CDT
Lean hog futures posted Friday gains of 97 cents to $1.50, as bulls fought back to close out the week. October was still down 57 cents since last Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $2.49 in the Friday PM report, at $107.88. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Wheat Closes Mixed as Spring Wheat Weighs on Things
BarchartFri Aug 15, 4:32PM CDT
The wheat complex was mixed to round out the week with the spring wheat market reverting lower. CBT soft red wheat futures were 2 to 3 cents in the green to close out the week that say September down 8 cents. KC HRW futures managed to close with 2 to...

Cotton Leaks Lower into the Weekend
BarchartFri Aug 15, 4:32PM CDT
Cotton futures closed out the Friday session with contracts down 7 to 18 points, as December still managed to post a 94 point gain this week on the early half strength. The US dollar index was down another $0.383 to $97.720, as crude oil futures were down another $0.78. CFTC...

Cattle Rally, as Choice Beef Surpasses $400
BarchartFri Aug 15, 4:32PM CDT
Live cattle futures are posted gains of $2.90 to 3.90 across most contracts on Friday, with August up $3.70 on the week. Cash trade was mostly steady this week, with light dressed trade at $384-386 in the North and live action at $243-245. Southern sales have been picked up at...