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New details unveiled on USDA's 'Great American Farmers Market'
The Great American Farmers Market will run from August 3-8 on the National Mall. On Wednesday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins (pictured March 26 outside the White House in Washington, D.C.) said the event will provide a "perfect opportunity to showcase the rich bounty of our agriculture." File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled further details Wednesday on the looming six-day "Great American Farmers Market" in Washington and which is slated to start in a little over a week. "America's farmers, ranchers and producers dedicate their lives to feeding their fellow citizens," said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in a statement. USDA officials announced earlier this month the department will host the event from Aug. 3 to Aug 8. on the National Mall in the nation's capital and will invite local American producers and growers to attend. A ribbon-cutting with live music will be part of the kick-off at Sunday's opening ceremony at 4 p.m. EDT on August 3. The Great American Farmers Market will be held as part of America 250, the celebration of the country's birthday, and will bring 50 vendors a day from 28 states. On Wednesday, Rollins added that the GAFM event on the National Mall will provide a "perfect opportunity to showcase the rich bounty of our agriculture." Organizers have hosted a farmers market every year since 1995 to provide access for vendors in the Washington, D.C., area. This year, the event is being expanded to include farmers from all 50 states. On August 4, Rollins and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take part in a cooking demonstration that will also see "wellness-inspired activities," such as sunset goat yoga. The next day for "Faith and Fellowship Tuesday" will see live worship bands and people of different religions taking part. Dr. Alveda King, niece of slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., will be will be featured in the daily events to "reflect, celebrate, and serve through shared spiritual experiences that honor the role of faith in agricultural life and community wellbeing," according to officials. On Wednesday, the day's theme of "Protecting America's Legacy" will focus on forests, firefighters and "salute the heroes who safeguard America's landscapes." It will feature interactive talks and a special meet-and-greet with Smokey Bear. The next day will be "America the Beautiful Day." Thursday's festivities will see seed-planting for kids, garden tours and a "special visit" by a George Washington impersonator to tell the story of his 250-year-old cherries. Closing out the nearly week-long event will be "Farmer First Friday" on August 8 to "honor the backbone of American agriculture" with tributes, face painting, a move night showing of Charlotte's Webb, in addition to other daily activities.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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Cotton Showing Some Green at Midday
Cotton futures are showing positive trade on Wednesday, with contracts up 15 to 40 points so far at midday. Crude oil futures are down 10 cents midway through the session. The US dollar index is weaker, down $0.057 to $97.05. The Seam showed sales of 1,093 bales on Tuesday, with an average price of 61.43 cents/lb. The world focused Cotlook A Index was down 80 points at 78.65 on July 21. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 7/22, with the certified stocks level at 22,337 bales. USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up a tick on Thursday at 54.72 cents/lb. It is in effect through this coming Thursday. More News from Barchart Coffee Prices Rise on Frost Threats in Brazil Frost Threats in Brazil Push Coffee Prices Sharply Higher Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. Oct 25 Cotton is at 66.97, up 38 points, Dec 25 Cotton is at 68.4, up 15 points, Mar 26 Cotton is at 69.76, up 15 points On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
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4 hours ago
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Hogs Continues Mixed Action on Wednesday
Lean hog futures are mixed again at midday so far on Wednesday, with August up 12 cents and other front months down 7 to 50 cents. USDA's national base hog price had a weighted average of $114.77 on Wednesday morning, up 78 cents from the previous report. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 39 cents at $108.59 on July 21. Japan and the US agreed to a trade deal that was announced late on Tuesday. Tariffs will be set at 15% starting August 1. It also outlines Japan buying $8 billion in US ag goods. For reference, ag and related exports to Japan have historically ranged from $12 to 16 billion annually. More News from Barchart Coffee Prices Rise on Frost Threats in Brazil Frost Threats in Brazil Push Coffee Prices Sharply Higher Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. USDA's Wednesday morning FOB plant pork cutout value was a penny higher at $118.16 per cwt. The loin, rib and belly primals were the only reported higher. USDA estimated hog slaughter at 476,000 head for Tuesday, with the weekly total estimated at 923,000 head. That was 8,000 head below last week and down 10,618 contracts from the same week last year. Aug 25 Hogs are at $107.875, up $0.125, Oct 25 Hogs are at $90.425, down $0.075 Dec 25 Hogs is at $82.350, down $0.500, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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4 hours ago
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Cattle Resuming Rally to Contract Highs on Wednesday
Live cattle futures are showing $1.87 to $2.20 gains on Wednesday. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed no sales on the 2,556 head offered and $226 bids. Feeder cattle futures are up $2.50 to $3.10. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $1.03 to $326.83 on July 21. Japan and the US agreed to a trade deal that was announced late on Tuesday. Tariffs will be set at 15% starting August 1. It also outlines Japan buying $8 billion in US ag goods. For reference, ag and related exports to Japan have historically ranged from $12 to 16 billion annually. More News from Barchart Coffee Prices Rise on Frost Threats in Brazil Frost Threats in Brazil Push Coffee Prices Sharply Higher Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices Our exclusive Barchart Brief newsletter is your FREE midday guide to what's moving stocks, sectors, and investor sentiment - delivered right when you need the info most. Subscribe today! Cattle on Feed data will be released on Friday, with June placements expected to be down 2% from a year ago and marketings seen 3.6% below June 2024. July 1 on feed inventory is estimated to be down 0.8% from last year. USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Wednesday morning report, narrowing the Chc/Sel spread to $21.38. Choice boxes were quoted $3.07 lower at $369.43, while Select prices on average up 11 cents to $348.05. USDA estimated cattle slaughter for Tuesday at 112,000 head, with the week to date total at 217,000. That was down 13,000 head from last week and 21,983 head lower vs. the same week in 2024. Aug 25 Live Cattle are at $226.850, up $1.875, Oct 25 Live Cattle are at $223.325, up $2.200, Dec 25 Live Cattle are at $223.725, up $2.075, Aug 25 Feeder Cattle are at $330.950, up $2.675 Sep 25 Feeder Cattle are at $331.250, up $2.675 Oct 25 Feeder Cattle are at $329.950, up $3.075 On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
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4 hours ago
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Soybeans Holding onto Gains at Midday
Soybeans are holding higher at midday, with 1 to 2 ½ cent gains on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average new crop Cash Bean price is up 2 1/2 cents at $9.78. Soymeal futures are back down 30 to 40 cents/ton. Soy Oil is back to higher trade at midday, with gains of 56 points. USDA's weekly Export Sales date is expected to show between 100,000 and 350,000 MT of old crop soybeans sold in the week ending on 7/17, with 250,000 to 500,000 MT seen for new crop. Soybean meal is expected to see between 250,000 and 550,000 MT, with 0 to 20,000 MT seen for new crop. More News from Barchart Coffee Prices Rise on Frost Threats in Brazil Frost Threats in Brazil Push Coffee Prices Sharply Higher Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. Japan and the US agreed to a trade deal that was announced late on Tuesday. Tariffs will be set at 15% starting August 1. The US and Indonesia also agreed to a deal, which would set US tariffs on Indonesian goods at 19% on most goods, with Indonesia eliminating most tariffs on US goods. Ahead of a meeting with Chinese counterparts, Treasury Secretary Bessent expects to see the tariff deadline of August 12 extended. Rain is expected to continue across much of the Corn Belt in the next week, with lighter totals seen in the Southern Plains. Aug 25 Soybeans are at $10.12, up 1 3/4 cents, Nearby Cash is at $9.75 1/2, up 1 3/4 cents, Sep 25 Soybeans are at $10.10 1/2, up 2 1/2 cents, Nov 25 Soybeans are at $10.28, up 2 1/2 cents, New Crop Cash is at $9.78, up 2 1/2 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
