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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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September 4, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, September 4, 2026

Grain markets are consolidating ahead of the Labor Day holiday, but strong corn and soybean demand and lower yield expectations are keeping traders focused on the supply outlook. SF Daily, hosted by Lorrie Boyer, breaks down the latest market action and agriculture news. 🌾 Wheat: Weekly export sales fell 22%, adding to pressure in the wheat market. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn sales reached 1.99 million metric tons, led by Mexico, Japan, and Colombia, while soybean sales totaled 1.95 million tons with China a major buyer. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures rallied, while beef exports reached a three-week high. 🌦️ Weather: Weather is becoming less of a market driver as harvest approaches, shifting attention toward demand and crop conditions. 📈 Market News: Private analysts are projecting lower corn yields ahead of next week’s WASDE report, while pork exports fell to their lowest level since 2009. 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

September 3, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, September 3, 2026

Wheat futures plunge as the possibility of direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks raises fresh concerns about Black Sea grain supplies. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market moves, weather concerns, and livestock action affecting producers. 🌾 Wheat: Futures slide sharply on potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks and the possibility of increased Black Sea wheat movement. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Intense Corn Belt heat adds weather risk, while a major U.S. soybean sale to China provides some support. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures lose 65 cents, feeder cattle finish mixed, and wholesale box beef prices move lower. 🌦️ Weather: Hot conditions continue across the Corn Belt, although temperatures are expected to moderate in the East. 📈 Other major market news: Ethanol production and inventories edge lower, with Midwest production seeing the largest decline. Commodities remain technically overbought, but analysts say fundamentals are keeping them from being considered overvalued. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 2, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, September 2, 2026

Corn markets are finding fresh support as crop scouts lower U.S. yield estimates and strong export demand continues to build. SF Daily with host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain, livestock, weather, and USDA news moving agriculture markets. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn gets bullish support from reduced yield estimates, a new flash sale, and rising new-crop demand, while China remains active in soybean purchases. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures move lower as traders weigh supply, demand, and broader market pressure. 🌦️ Weather: Extreme heat threatens parts of the country, with some areas potentially reaching 109 degrees Fahrenheit. 🌾 Ethanol: USDA reports corn used for ethanol jumped 4% from a year ago in July, reaching 474.7 million bushels. 📈 Global Markets: Brazil's corn planting gets underway, putting South American weather and production prospects back in focus. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 1, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, September 1, 2026

Extreme heat is putting fresh pressure on U.S. crops as corn and soybean conditions diverge, with temperatures potentially reaching 110 degrees across parts of the eastern Midwest. SF Daily, hosted by Lorrie Boyer, breaks down the latest grain markets, USDA updates, livestock and weather impacting agriculture. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn conditions held steady, but soybean ratings declined, while hot, dry weather threatens corn test weights and late-season soybean pod fill. 🇨🇳 Trade: The U.S. sold 5 million bushels of new-crop soybeans to China, adding fresh interest to export demand. 📊 USDA: The next major USDA reports are scheduled for September 11, with traders watching closely for updated production and supply estimates. 🚢 Exports: Corn inspections increased to 1.5 million metric tons, while soybean and wheat inspections declined. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures edged higher as the U.S. pasture rating fell to just 18% good to excellent. 🌦️ Weather: Extreme heat across the eastern Midwest could become a major factor for crops and markets. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 31, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, August 31, 2026

Geopolitical tensions are sending crude oil prices higher and shaking grain markets, with corn and soybeans leading the way. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market moves, cattle trade, extreme heat, and the risks facing agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: Net-long positions are climbing as traders turn more bullish on wheat futures. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Bullish bets are at their highest levels in months, while weather and production estimates remain key market drivers. 🐄 Livestock: Live and feeder cattle futures moved lower as President Trump suggested steps to challenge concentration among major beef packers. 🌦️ Weather: Heat advisories are in effect across parts of the central and southern U.S., with temperatures potentially reaching 106 degrees. 📈 Markets: Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions are pushing crude oil higher, while conflict in the Black Sea continues to limit Russia’s access to global markets. 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

August 28, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, August 28, 2026

Grain markets find fresh buying interest despite overbought conditions, while soybean demand surges to more than twice last year’s pace. SF Daily with host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market moves, cattle prices, H-2A wage policy, and weather threats facing the Corn Belt. 🌾 Wheat: Demand is strengthening as disruptions in the Black Sea region tighten global export flows. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Soybean sales are running more than double last year, while corn sales rank fourth-highest on record for this point. 🐄 Livestock: Feeder cattle futures gained $1.82 to $352, while beef export sales fell to a six-week low. 🌦️ Weather: Strong thunderstorms are possible across northern and central Iowa as temperatures push toward triple digits. 📈 Other major market news: A federal judge ordered the Labor Department to revisit its 2025 H-2A wage rule, a decision with major implications for farm labor costs. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 27, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, August 27, 2026

Wheat hits limit gains while corn and soybean futures consolidate after a strong rally. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain market moves, export demand, ethanol production, livestock futures, and severe weather threats across the Corn Belt. 🌾 Wheat: Futures posted limit gains, putting expanded trading limits in play as traders assess the rally. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn export sales hit a marketing-year low, while soybean demand remains strong and China continues buying. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures were mixed, while feeder cattle moved lower. 🌦️ Weather: Storms are expected across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska, with large hail and strong winds possible. 📈 Other major market news: Ethanol production climbed to 1.112 million barrels per day, pushing inventories to a four-month high. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 26, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, August 26, 2026

Grain markets are shifting as drought stress and declining crop ratings raise new questions about U.S. yield potential. SF Daily with host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market moves, trade tensions, livestock losses, and severe Midwest weather threats. 🌾 Wheat: Grain traders are watching yield concerns and harvest results for clues about the size of the U.S. crop. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Lower soybean yield estimates could cut projected new-crop ending stocks in half, while overbought futures create choppy trade. 🐄 Livestock: Livestock markets moved lower as cattle and other protein markets faced renewed pressure. 🌦️ Weather: Severe weather is forecast for parts of the Midwest, adding another risk as crops approach harvest. 📈 Other major market news: CME Group plans wind power futures and options, while new U.S.-Canada tariffs escalate trade tensions. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 25, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, August 25, 2026

Soybean futures face pressure after the Pro Farmer Crop Tour raised its yield estimate, while strong exports and improving corn demand offer support. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest market moves and weather threats facing agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: Black Sea developments continue to drive wheat markets as the U.S. tender list grows. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn demand is strengthening, but crop conditions slipped, with just 57% of U.S. corn rated good to excellent; soybean conditions also declined. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures fell $1.87 to $432, while feeder cattle dropped $1.17 to $537 as markets react to tariff-free beef imports. 🌦️ Weather: Extreme heat threatens Oklahoma and North Texas, with heat indexes forecast to reach 109 degrees. 📈 Other major market news: New-crop corn sales rank fourth-highest since 2000, while new Canadian tariffs add pressure to commodity trade. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 24, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, August 24, 2026

Corn yields are coming in below USDA expectations, while soybean demand concerns and a new beef import announcement move markets. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the biggest agriculture stories impacting farmers and ranchers. 🌾 Wheat: Investors increased net-long positions in wheat as traders assess crop prospects and demand. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Pro Farmer estimates corn yields at 173.2 bushels per acre versus USDA’s 180.7, while soybeans face pressure from weaker soybean oil demand and small-refiner waivers. 🐄 Livestock: Feeder cattle futures fell as President Trump announced a 90-day tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef. 🌦️ Weather: Thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest, while extreme heat threatens Oklahoma. 📈 Other major market news: Investors are increasing net-long positions across corn, soybeans and wheat as the U.S. harvest approaches. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices