Successful Farming Daily

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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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    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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 30, 2026

  2. 1d ago

    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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 29, 2026

  3. 2d ago

    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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 28, 2026

  4. 3d ago

    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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 27, 2026

  5. 4d ago

    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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 26, 2026

  6. Oct 23

    Successful Farming Daily, October 23, 2026

    Strong Corn and Soybean Export Sales Support Demand as Harvest Weather Raises New Risks U.S. corn and soybean sales surged, with China accounting for most of the week’s soybean purchases, giving grain markets a demand boost despite cautious trading ahead of the weekend. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down export numbers, cattle market pressure, and harvest weather threats across the Midwest and Plains. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Soybean sales reached 2.84 million metric tons, including 2.18 million to China, while corn sales jumped 87% above the average, strengthening U.S. export prospects. 🌾 Wheat: Export sales fell to 239,600 metric tons, running well below the weekly average as wheat demand lagged corn and soybeans. 🐄 Livestock: Cattle futures and boxed beef prices weakened as traders positioned ahead of USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report. 🌦️ Weather: Heavy rain could bring localized flooding to the southern Plains, while dry, gusty conditions near the northern Corn Belt raise harvest fire risks. 📈 Market Watch: Fund positioning, farmer selling, and Monday’s USDA crop progress report could shape the next moves in grain markets. SF Daily delivers fast, actionable agriculture news on grain markets, livestock, farm 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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 23, 2026

  7. Oct 22

    Successful Farming Daily, October 22, 2026

    Corn yield concerns are keeping farmers cautious about selling as harvest continues across the Corn Belt, with some areas reporting losses of up to 20%. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest harvest reports, rising U.S. ethanol production, livestock market moves, and elevated fire danger across parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. 🌾 Wheat: Get the latest agriculture market updates and the factors influencing grain prices. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Favorable soybean yields are encouraging sales and freeing storage space for corn, while variable corn yields and fungus concerns add uncertainty. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures finished higher, even as boxed beef prices moved lower. 🌦️ Weather: Dry, warm, windy conditions could bring near-critical fire danger, with gusts reaching 30 to 45 mph in parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. 📈 Other major market news: U.S. ethanol production climbed to its highest weekly average since September 11, while inventories also increased. 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

    Successful Farming Daily, October 22, 2026

  8. Oct 21

    Successful Farming Daily, October 21, 2026

    Grain futures struggle to attract buyers as traders shift their attention to energy markets, while South American weather and U.S. harvest progress shape the outlook. On SF Daily, host Lorrie Boyer breaks down the latest commodity moves, livestock prices, USDA production numbers, and wildfire threats. 🌽 Corn & Soybeans: Oversold futures have yet to spark sustained buying, while firm cash markets reflect limited farmer selling and diesel assistance could further slow grain movement. 🐄 Livestock: Live cattle and feeder cattle futures climb, alongside gains in wholesale choice and select boxed beef prices. 📈 Egg Production: U.S. egg output jumps 6% in September to 9.2 billion eggs, while egg-type chick hatchings fall 8%. 🌦️ Weather: Elevated wildfire danger threatens parts of South Dakota and Nebraska, with additional risks possible across Oklahoma and Arkansas. 🌎 Other Major News: Plans call for phased reopening of border crossings in Columbus, New Mexico, and Nogales, Arizona. 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

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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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