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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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October 16, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 16, 2026

Grain markets struggle for fresh buying as U.S. harvest pressure builds, while widespread freeze warnings put the Midwest and Plains on alert. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest moves in corn, soybeans, ethanol, livestock, and farm weather for October 16. 🌾 Wheat: Grain markets remain cautious as a lack of fresh news and geopolitical uncertainty limit buying interest. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Harvest pressure weighs on futures, while firm cash basis levels and farmer reluctance to sell offer support amid growing concerns about dry corn and variable yields. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures gain $1.57 to $212, and feeder cattle values climb, while wholesale beef prices move lower. 🌦️ Weather: Freeze warnings stretch across parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Kansas, with temperatures dipping into the 20s and low 30s. 📈 Other major market news: U.S. ethanol production rises to 1.065 million barrels per day, the highest since September 11, while inventories climb to a three-week 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

October 15, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 15, 2026

Grain markets face continued pressure from harvest selling, inflation concerns, and a lack of bullish news, while unusually dry corn raises questions about crop quality. On the October 15 edition of SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest grain market trends, livestock prices, and weather threats facing producers. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Seasonal selling weighs on markets, while corn moisture as low as 15% raises concerns about test weight and new-crop quality. 🐄 Livestock: Retail beef prices remain in focus as the White House moves ahead with 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports, drawing objections from U.S. cattle producers. 📈 Other Market News: Inflation, energy costs, and interest-rate expectations are influencing the dollar and investor activity, while wholesale boxed beef prices move higher. 🌦️ Weather: Freezing temperatures threaten parts of South Dakota and Wyoming, while flood warnings and additional rainfall affect portions of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news 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 14, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 14, 2026

Corn and wheat face harvest pressure as South American supplies capture export business, while soybean cash bids climb 15 cents in Illinois. In Wednesday’s SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down grain export inspections, falling cattle prices, and severe weather threats across the Plains and Midwest. 🌾 Wheat: Export inspections edged higher, but marketing-year shipments remain well behind last year’s pace. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn and soybean inspections slipped week over week, while stronger Illinois processor bids support soybean cash markets during harvest. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures and boxed beef prices declined as pasture conditions weakened, with just 22% of pasture rated good to excellent. 🌦️ Weather: Freeze warnings threaten parts of the Dakotas, while flooding and severe storms bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and a limited tornado risk to parts of the central Plains. 📈 Other major market news: Rain could disrupt harvest and provide additional cash-market support as traders watch export demand and shifting grain supplies. 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

October 13, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 13, 2026

Grain markets face pressure as geopolitical uncertainty keeps energy supplies in focus, while severe storms threaten flooding across the central Plains. On Tuesday’s SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer covers the latest agricultural market moves, ethanol’s potential role in shipping fuel, and weather risks for farmers and livestock producers. 🌾 Wheat: Global uncertainty and energy-market volatility add to the factors traders are watching across grain markets. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: U.S. harvest progress and Brazil’s planting pace remain key drivers as traders assess supply prospects. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures are mixed, feeder cattle prices slip, and the CME feeder cattle index climbs to $338.62. 🌦️ Weather: Flood watches and severe storm threats across Kansas and western Missouri bring risks of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall. 📈 Other major market news: A maritime research report identifies ethanol as a potential lower-carbon shipping fuel, building on existing production and supply infrastructure. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news on grain markets, livestock, weather, USDA reports, and ag business to help you stay 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

October 12, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 12, 2026

USDA’s latest WASDE report adds 400 million bushels to projected U.S. corn supplies in just two weeks, raising fresh questions about crop estimates and the outlook for grain prices. On Monday’s SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the market reaction, shifting trader positions, cattle gains, and weather risks facing the Midwest. 🌾 Wheat: Money managers cut net-long positions in hard red winter wheat while increasing bearish bets on soft red winter wheat. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn supply projections surge as speculative funds trim bullish positions, while soybean net longs grow despite limited changes to the overall balance sheet. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures post strong Friday gains, while wholesale beef prices move in opposite directions. 🌦️ Weather: Warm, windy conditions elevate wildfire risk in eastern Iowa and northern Illinois, with thunderstorms and possible late-week frost ahead. 📈 Other major market news: CFTC positioning data offers a look at how managed money is responding to shifting grain market fundamentals. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news on grain markets, livestock, USDA reports, farm weather, 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 9, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 9, 2026

Corn and wheat export sales surge, but soybean demand takes a hit as traders brace for the latest USDA report. On this October 9 edition of SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down grain market moves, cattle price pressure, and dangerous weather threatening the Northern Plains and Gulf Coast. 🌾 Wheat: Export sales jumped 56% to 451,600 metric tons, giving the market a demand boost despite futures struggling ahead of USDA data. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn sales climbed 44% to 769,500 metric tons, while soybean sales plunged 47% as a major cancellation offset purchases led by China. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures and boxed beef prices mostly slipped, adding pressure to an already closely watched livestock market. 🌦️ Weather: Red flag warnings raise wildfire concerns across the Northern Plains, while Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with damaging winds and flooding rain. 📈 Other Market News: Traders are watching USDA balance-sheet updates and Brazil’s soybean production outlook for fresh market direction. 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

October 8, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 8, 2026

Grain markets are bracing for Friday’s WASDE report, with traders expecting modestly higher grain stocks and lower soybean stocks. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down what to watch as limited harvest data leaves production estimates uncertain. 🌾 Wheat: Global crop concerns are gaining attention as El Niño impacts weather and production in parts of Asia. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: WASDE demand estimates could have a bigger impact on prices than production changes as harvest data remains mixed. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures slipped, while wholesale beef prices also moved lower. 🌦️ Weather: Showers could slow harvest in parts of the northern Plains and Midwest before dry, windy conditions return, raising fire concerns. 📈 Other market news: U.S. ethanol production climbed to a three-week high while inventories fell to their lowest level since early January. 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

October 7, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 7, 2026

USDA’s October WASDE report could shake grain markets as traders brace for larger corn and wheat stocks and tighter soybean supplies. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the production estimates, harvest conditions, livestock markets, and weather shaping agriculture today. 🌾 Wheat: Dry weather across the Plains is helping winter wheat planting, although moisture could decline again before improvements arrive farther north. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Analysts are split on corn yields, while most soybean revisions are lower, adding pressure to already-tight supplies. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures surged, with feeder cattle contracts posting gains near their daily limits. 🌦️ Weather: Dry conditions favor Midwest harvest, while rain in Brazil and Argentina is improving soil moisture and crop prospects. 📈 Other major market news: Flooding along portions of the Mississippi River and its tributaries is easing, with no major hazardous weather expected. 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

October 6, 20264 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 6, 2026

Wet weather is slowing harvest across the Midwest, with corn and soybean progress trailing the five-year average as flooding hits parts of Iowa and Illinois. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest markets, USDA reports, and weather threats facing agriculture. 🌾 Wheat: Export inspections fell sharply from last year, with wheat inspections since June running well below 2025 levels. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Corn is 23% harvested and soybeans 25%, both behind normal, while soybean export inspections remain ahead of last year. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle futures started the week lower, while wholesale Choice and Select boxed beef prices moved higher. 🌦️ Weather: Flooding continues along parts of the Iowa, Mississippi, and Wapsipinicon rivers, with some waters expected to recede this week. 📈 Other major market news: Light farmer selling is keeping cash markets firm, especially for soybeans, while quick-ship incentives are moving some corn. 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

October 6, 20265 min

Successful Farming Daily, October 5, 2026

Fresh buying is giving grain markets a lift to start the week, but traders need to see that support continue as U.S. corn harvest accelerates and Friday’s USDA report approaches. SF Daily host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the market signals, crop conditions, and livestock trends shaping Monday’s trade. 🌾 Wheat: Money managers cut bullish bets in hard red winter wheat while increasing bearish positions in soft red winter wheat. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Early yield reports point to a smaller corn crop, with some soybean yields also disappointing; traders are watching Friday’s USDA WASDE for potential yield revisions. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures closed lower last week, while wholesale beef prices were mixed. 📈 Markets: Money managers reduced net-long positions in corn and soybeans to their smallest bullish stance since August. 🌦️ Weather: Corn harvest is expected to accelerate, with improving field conditions forecast through mid-October. 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