Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 19, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The Pro Farmer crop tour, is noting good crops but concerns over reaching US yield targets due to elevated overnight temperatures and pollination issues. Market support persists despite a lack of bullish news. USDA grain and soybean inspections declined week-over-week, with corn and soybean inspections up year-over-year. Livestock markets saw new contract highs for live and feeder cattle, with packers struggling to improve margins. Hot weather advisories were issued across the Midwest, and storms with potential for strong winds were forecast for parts of Nebraska and Kansas.

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