Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 21 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Corn and soybeans faced pressure from weekend rains in the Corn Belt, with funds heavily short on corn and a variable crop yield predicted at 181 bushels per acre. Trade tensions with China and improving relations with Brazil impacted soybeans. Money managers turned bearish on soybeans, with a net short position of 17,192 futures. In wheat, hedge funds held a net short position of 63,034 soft red winter wheat futures. Cattle futures closed higher, with a net long position of 126,572 live cattle contracts. Extreme heat warnings were issued for several states, with heat indexes reaching up to 115 degrees.

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