Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 18, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

Soybean harvest and safrinha planting continue in Brazil, but crop expectations remain uncertain. Southern Argentina faces dry conditions, and China has production issues with new crop wheat. Brazil's new export rules for soybeans are unclear, and the U.S. is working to secure fertilizer supplies amid the Iran conflict. North Dakota allocated $100 million for farm financial stability. Livestock markets saw gains, with live cattle at $1.45 to $1.97 and feeder cattle futures up 432 to 522. Weather forecasts included light snow in the Midwest and a heat wave in the western U.S.

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