Successful Farming Daily

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.

  1. 18h ago

    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

    Successful Farming Daily, November 4, 2026
  2. 2d ago

    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

  3. 5d ago

    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
  4. 6d 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

About

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.

More From Successful Farming Audio

You Might Also Like