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Start your morning with SF Daily, hosted by Lorrie Boyer, delivering the latest agriculture news, commodity market updates, farm weather, and market-moving stories from across the country.

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November 6, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, November 6, 2026

Record U.S. grain exports could push corn and soybean demand higher, but will USDA make the move in next week’s WASDE report? Strong September export numbers are raising expectations, while China’s soybean buying pace begins to cool. Host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest developments on SF Daily. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Record September exports and shipments approaching last year’s corn record could lead to higher USDA demand forecasts, but officials may wait for more confirmation. China’s soybean purchases are slowing as it nears its 25-million-metric-ton target. 🌾 Wheat: Improving crop conditions, shrinking drought areas and additional rain prospects are adding pressure to wheat prices, while weaker demand limits upside potential. 📈 Markets: Corn, soybeans and wheat are all technically oversold, potentially providing underlying price support. SF Daily delivers timely insight into grain markets, export demand, USDA reports and the forces shaping agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 5, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, November 5, 2026

Grain markets are positioning ahead of next Tuesday’s USDA WASDE report, with corn and soybean yield expectations, export demand, and global production in focus. Meanwhile, ethanol production hits its highest level since January, cattle markets weaken, and flooding threatens parts of the Midwest. 🌾 Wheat: Global production estimates and South American weather remain important factors shaping grain market direction. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Oversold futures and fund positioning signal a cautious market ahead of USDA yield estimates and renewed export demand. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures move lower as boxed beef prices also retreat. 🌦️ Weather: Flooding concerns develop along rivers in eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and northern Missouri, including the Platte River. 📈 Other Market News: U.S. ethanol production climbs to 1.143 million barrels per day, its highest level since January 9, while inventories fall to a three-week low. SF Daily, hosted by Lorrie Boyer, delivers the numbers, market developments, and weather headlines that matter to agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 4, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, November 4, 2026

SF Daily – November 4: Grain Markets Under Pressure, Election Results Reshape Congress and Cattle Futures Slide Grain markets are feeling pressure as U.S. election results, shifting global trade expectations and easing geopolitical tensions push risk premiums lower. Meanwhile, rain threatens to slow the final stretch of corn harvest, with nearly 20% of the crop still in the field and strong basis values supporting cash grain movement. Host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest developments on SF Daily. 🌾 Wheat: Grain futures face pressure as traders reassess global trade relationships and geopolitical risks. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Harvest delays from forecast rain could tighten already limited corn supplies, while firm basis values encourage producer sales. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures retreat, even as choice and select boxed beef prices move higher. 🌦️ Weather: Heavy rain triggers flood warnings in Nebraska and Kansas, with additional precipitation, strong winds and colder temperatures expected across the Midwest. 📈 Other Market News: Democrats take control of Congress following major midterm election gains, potentially reshaping future U.S. policy and trade discussions. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and the business decisions shaping American agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 3, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, November 3, 2026

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November 2, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, November 2, 2026

Grain Markets Under Pressure as Fund Buying Fades; USDA Reports Higher Farm Input Costs Corn and wheat are struggling to attract fund buying, while USDA data show rising costs for farmers and livestock markets face another round of losses. On November 2, SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain, livestock, and weather developments affecting agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: Increased fund selling and uncertainty surrounding global exports leave wheat markets oversold, while Black Sea trade and South American production outlooks remain key factors. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Managed-money interest in corn has dropped sharply, while rapid Brazilian planting and favorable weather weigh on soybeans. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures posted significant losses Friday, while managed-money positions remain net long in live and feeder cattle. 🌦️ Weather: Strong winds threaten central South Dakota, while heavy rain raises localized flooding concerns in parts of Minnesota. 📈 Other Market News: USDA's September report shows prices paid by farmers rose 5.2% year over year, with higher diesel, feed and service costs adding pressure. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and the business trends shaping the industry. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 30, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 30, 2026

Grain Markets Brace for Election and Geopolitical Risks as Harvest Winds Down Grain traders are reducing risk ahead of the weekend as geopolitical tensions and election uncertainty weigh on commodity markets. Meanwhile, U.S. export sales show strong demand for wheat and soybeans, with China leading soybean purchases. 🎙️ SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer covers the latest developments in agriculture and markets. 🌾 Wheat: U.S. export sales surged to 849,800 metric tons, more than tripling the previous week's total. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn sales reached 1.3 million metric tons, while soybean sales totaled 2.58 million, with China buying 1.63 million tons. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures were mixed, beef export sales hit a five-week low, but shipments reached a 16-week high. 🌦️ Weather: Rain across the southern Plains could bring localized flooding as winter wheat planting continues. 📈 Markets: Harvest yields remain mixed, farmer selling is limited, and stronger basis bids are emerging for quick-delivery grain. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and ag business. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Transcript and show notes: https://otter.ai/u/fbz4twk8jWYzDknjn4SoDmIEmN4?view=summary Episode Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 29, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 29, 2026

Soybeans face pressure from weaker energy markets and falling soybean meal prices, while Russian port openings could add more wheat to global supplies. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain market moves, rising ethanol production, falling cattle futures and weather threats across the Plains. 🌾 Wheat: Russia’s decision to allow shipments from Sea of Azov ports through November 15 could increase global wheat supplies and signal progress toward reopening Black Sea shipping routes. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Soybeans face pressure, but firm cash bids and processor demand support nearby values as farmers make room for corn harvest; reluctant corn sellers are helping support prices. 📈 Ethanol: U.S. ethanol production climbed to 1.118 million barrels per day, its highest level since late July, while inventories edged lower. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures dropped as wholesale beef prices weakened. 🌦️ Weather: Storms and potential heavy rainfall threaten parts of Nebraska and the southern Plains, with flood watches issued for areas of the southern Texas Panhandle. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news on grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports and agribusiness. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 28, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 28, 2026

Soybean demand may be stronger than expected, even as high U.S. yields and aggressive farmer selling pressure the market. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down grain futures, Brazil’s changing agricultural outlook, cattle markets, and weather threats across the Plains and Midwest. 🌾 Wheat: U.S. unshipped wheat business remains weak, while Russian exports and progress on Black Sea peace talks add pressure to the market. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Firm soybean basis levels signal resilient demand, but discounted South American supplies could pull export business away from the U.S.; Brazilian weather concerns are supporting corn. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures slipped while feeder cattle posted gains, and wholesale beef prices moved higher. 🌦️ Weather: Heavy rain is possible in parts of the southern Plains, while northern and central Illinois face scattered showers and thunderstorms. 📈 Brazil Agriculture: A record 184-million-metric-ton soybean crop and a weaker Brazilian real could support farm income, while higher borrowing costs may delay machinery demand recovery. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news on grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports, and ag business. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 27, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 27, 2026

Grain futures face pressure as harvest progresses and U.S. export demand struggles, while soybeans find support from renewed Chinese buying and stronger global demand. Can soybean strength hold as investment funds maintain sizable bullish positions? Host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market signals on SF Daily for Tuesday, October 27. 🌾 Wheat: Global competition and potential reopening of Black Sea shipping routes add pressure to grain markets. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn faces weak export demand, while U.S. soybean sales run ahead of last year, fueled by renewed Chinese purchases. 📈 Market Outlook: Funds remain more bullish on soybeans than corn and wheat, but their large positions could trigger added selling if sentiment shifts. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news to help you start the day informed, covering grain markets, livestock, farm weather, USDA reports, and the business trends shaping American agriculture. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 26, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 26, 2026

Wheat futures are finding support as renewed Black Sea shipping disruptions tighten concerns over global grain supplies, while U.S. cattle placements plunge to their lowest September level since records began in 1996. On Monday’s SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the grain market moves, livestock numbers, and the USDA reports shaping agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: Escalating Black Sea fighting has halted shipping again, helping oversold wheat futures strengthen as U.S. prices begin catching up with global markets. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Harvest pressure could weigh on corn prices, while stronger-than-expected soybean demand is absorbing supplies despite pressure from crude oil weakness and Brazil’s political developments. 🐄 Livestock: September cattle placements fell 12% year over year to 1.78 million head, the lowest for the month since 1996, while cattle marketings dropped 7%. 📈 Cold Storage: Frozen red meat supplies rose 3% from a year ago, with pork inventories up 9% even as beef stocks declined 1%. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news covering grain markets, livestock, USDA reports, farm weather, and ag business to help you start your day informed. Subscribe to SF Daily for weekday updates on grain markets, agriculture news, farm weather, livestock, and the stories shaping American agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices