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

The USDA’s latest crop progress report offered fresh insight into planting and crop conditions nationwide. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve kicks off two days of policy meetings today, with markets watching closely for any signals on interest rate changes.

Severe weather continues to impact parts of Kansas, the Plains, the Midwest, and the Great Lakes region, raising concerns for crop health and transportation.

In the livestock markets, cattle and hogs remained strong on Monday, supported by steady demand. Weekly grain inspections show corn and soybean exports staying on pace to meet USDA projections for the current marketing year.

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