Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, August 8, 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 U.S. agricultural trade deficit reached a record high in H1 2025, with a $28.6 billion gap in the first six months. Soybean sales rose 71% week-over-week, while wheat sales increased 25%. Cattle futures surged, and beef demand remained strong despite high prices. Hot weather advisories were issued across the central U.S.

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