Successful Farming Daily

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 20, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. There is limited fundamental news supporting a bullish move, the upcoming weekly ethanol data and export sales, and the impact of the Memorial Day holiday on market positions. US planting is progressing with some moisture concerns in the Midwest. High diesel costs are leading to reduced replanting and tillage, potentially affecting acreage and yield. The energy complex is under pressure, affecting commodity markets. Live cattle futures gained, feeder cattle rallied, and the CME feeder cattle index was down. The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service reported 1889 active cases of the New World screw worm in Mexico, with 156 in bordering states. Wholesale box beef prices rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 18, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. US-China summit discussions recently are expected to result in more Chinese purchases of US ag products. Grain investors or cut net long positions in corn and beans. China renews US export licenses. Flood warnings and watches for some cornbelt areas. Windy conditions in the Oklahoma-Texas Panhandle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 14, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. The US House passed a bill allowing permanent year-round E15 sales, though the Senate path remains uncertain. Corn and soybeans are seeing light profit-taking while wheat trades higher, with markets quiet ahead of CONAB crop data, US export numbers, and the US-China summit. Ethanol production hit a near-monthly high while inventories fell to their lowest since January. Livestock markets got a boost after the EU banned Brazilian meat imports, and red flag fire warnings are in effect across the Plains due to high winds and low humidity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 12, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Grain markets are steady, with light profit-taking in corn and soybeans, and wheat leading due to deteriorating winter crop ratings. The energy complex is rallying due to potential Iran tensions, and the Consumer Price Index is expected to rise 0.6% due to higher energy costs. Corn inspections dropped to 1.69 million metric tons, soybean assessments rose to 655,294 metric tons, and wheat inspections increased slightly. Livestock markets were mixed, with cattle under pressure and hogs higher. Dry weather and fire risks were noted in several states, and freeze warnings were in effect in northern Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 8, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. It has been a volatile trade week, anticipating Tuesday's May world agricultural supply and demand estimates report. Traders expect steady soybean carryout but predict sharp declines in corn and wheat production, influenced by renewed US-Iran tensions. Livestock futures corrected, with cattle sliding on long liquidation, and lean hogs stabilizing despite prices above $100. A weekly export sales report showed 10,005 metric tons of beef sold for 2026, with Japan and Taiwan as major buyers. Wholesale box beef prices were lower, with Choice at $386.94 and Select at $384.42. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 6, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. There is a sharp decline in grain markets, with corn, soybeans, and wheat posting significant losses due to a technical correction and a sell-off in the energy complex. Weather remains a non-factor, with steady planting progress across the Corn Belt. Oklahoma's winter wheat production is down to 47.8 million bushels, less than half of last year's 106.4 million. North American tractor sales increased to $406.4 million, but overall sales were down 8%. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle prices saw gains. Freeze warnings were issued for several regions, affecting winter wheat crops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 4, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Global weather patterns, particularly El Niño, are affecting key growing regions like Australia and Brazil. Investors increased their net long positions on corn and soft red winter wheat, while reducing bullish bets on soybeans. Strong winds and dry conditions in northern Illinois and Indiana pose dust storm and wildfire risks. Cattle prices are rising, while hog prices are under pressure due to China's potential reduction in hog production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 30, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Grain market consolidation is occurring, with traders preparing for the first notice day amid limited new information. Drought remains a major concern in the US, Australia, and Brazil, while Argentina's drier conditions are speeding up harvest. Ethanol production fell to a three-month low, with significant declines in the Midwest. Livestock futures were mixed, with higher feed grain prices and weather concerns affecting demand. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rains in the Corn Belt and Texas, with potential for excessive rainfall in Central Texas and the Lower Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 28, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. A rejected Argentine soy meal shipment in the Netherlands due to unapproved genetic traits is impacting the market. Crude oil elevations supported ag markets. USDA inspections for soybeans, corn, and wheat declined week-to-week. Livestock stocks were tighter, with beef inventories down 2% from February. Severe storms and flood warnings were noted in Central Missouri and Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 24, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Corn and soybean markets are taking a weather premium due to concerns about South American crop conditions. Wheat faced pressure despite slightly wetter forecasts for the U.S. Corn sales overseas were 32 million metric tons, down 6% week-over-week but up 3% year-over-year. Soybean sales rose 47% to 364,600 metric tons. Wheat sales increased 29% week-over-week. Dry conditions in western Minnesota and parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota pose fire risks. Cash cattle trade is at $246, and live cattle futures are up. Mexico reported 1,469 active cases of foot-and-mouth disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 22, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Energy market disruptions due to the Iran conflict are causing supply tightness, affecting global supplies, and adding uncertainty to commodity markets. Conditions around the Great Lakes are better, with steady precipitation aiding planting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 20, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Wheat prices are rising due to reduced acreage, especially in Australia. Fertilizer prices and weather conditions are also influencing planting decisions. Cattle and calves on feed slightly decreased year-over-year, with placements in feedlots down 7%. Live and feeder cattle futures declined, while cash trade picked up. Weather warnings include freeze alerts across the Midwest and red flag warnings for dry conditions in several states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 16, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Wheat is leading the market due to US Plains weather stress and lower global production forecasts. Soybean spread activities pressured nearby contracts. Early US planting raised expectations for an earlier harvest. Corn remained unchanged amid ethanol output and inventory increases. Cattle saw elevated technical positions, with live cattle slightly firmer than feeders. Dry weather warnings were issued in the central US, with strong winds and low humidity. Listeners were encouraged to read more at agriculture.com and subscribe to the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices