Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, May 12, 2025, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning.

The U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs by 50% for 90 days, with China lowering its tariff on U.S. imports to 10%. Ukraine's President Zelensky challenged Russia's President Putin to in-person talks in Turkey, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Money managers reduced their net long positions in corn and beans. The U.S. suspended live cattle imports from Mexico due to the New World screw worm threat. Grains and live cattle futures rose, while crude oil and gold prices increased. Dry weather conditions in the northern Midwest pose fire risks.

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