Record beet sugar supply may offset lower cane, imports.

Cocoa bean production in the Ivory Coast in the 2023-24 season is forecast down about 25% from the prior year.

Forecast 2023-24 sugar deliveries unchanged from October.

Says policy benefits beet and cane growers; adds to price of sugar.

Shippers benefiting from increased capacity and lower rates.

Sept. 1 hog inventory still well below 2019 record high.

Supplies lowered for 2022-23, forecast for 2023-24 reduced.

Hilary swamps Southern California; late heat wave stresses spring wheat, fall row crops.

Strong sugar prices, drawdown in stocks noted.

Higher imports, lower demand boost 2022-23 sugar supply.