Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 20, 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 revealing high yields, potentially missing USDA estimates, and altering market interest. Soybean prices dropped due to the Philippines suspending its biodiesel mandate, impacting global vegetable oil supply. Cooler weather in the Corn Belt will temper evaporation but not increase precipitation. The American Soybean Association urged President Trump to prioritize soybean trade with China, noting the trade war's financial strain on farmers. US soybean exports to China fell, and China has not purchased US soybeans recently. Boxed beef prices increased, driven by reduced slaughter. Heat advisories were issued for the northern plains, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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