Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 12, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Grain futures are influenced by energy markets, with rising energy costs pushing fertilizer values higher. Ethanol production rose to 1.120.6 million barrels a day, the highest since January 9, with significant increases in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. Ethanol inventories dropped to 25.58 million barrels. Live cattle futures faced losses, and lean hog futures weakened. Extremely dry weather in the Midwest and South Dakota poses risks of property damage and travel disruptions.

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