Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, February 17, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity

Commodity markets are quiet due to President's Day and China's Lunar New Year, with Argentina's soybean crop rated 32% good to excellent and corn at 43%. Brazil's crops are generally better. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig urged year-round E15 availability, noting a 44% increase in sales in 2024. Livestock cash cattle prices rose $4, and beef prices were mixed. High winds and low humidity in the Midwest pose risks to property and travel.

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