Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 17, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Ag markets are fluctuating due to favorable weather and large crop estimates, with potential corn yields of 185 bushels per acre. Iowa and Nebraska are top production areas, but long-range heat is a concern. Ethanol production increased to 1.087 million barrels per day, with Midwest output down slightly. Cattle prices are high, but boxed beef prices are declining, indicating potential consumer demand peaking. Thunderstorms are expected across the Midwest and central plains, with temperatures moderating after a cooler front.

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