Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, March 31, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

USDA corn inspections rose to 1.79 million metric tons, up from 1.7 million tons the previous week. Soybean assessments dropped to 586,427 metric tons from 1.11 million tons. Wheat inspections were 364,219 metric tons, down from 459,467 tons. Since September 1, corn exports are at 46.4 million metric tons, soybeans at 29.8 million metric tons, and wheat at 20.3 million metric tons. Drought in the Southern Plains and rising energy costs are affecting markets. Livestock prices are fluctuating, and severe weather conditions are forecasted in Minnesota and Arkansas.

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