Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, April 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.

The US-Iran ceasefire caused crude oil to drop $20/barrel, the US dollar weakened, and equities surged. Soybeans tried to firm, while grains faced modest pressure due to improved rain chances and rising Russian wheat estimates. Fertilizer costs surged, with concerns over long-term supply disruptions. Feeder cattle saw the heaviest losses, live cattle prices slipped, and hog futures were pressured by lower global pork demand. Intense winds were forecast for parts of the Midwest, potentially causing power outages and tree damage.

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